Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
PayPal Software Engineer Interns develop innovative solutions and high-quality products used by millions of people. Interns work with engineering teams across PayPal, Braintree, Venmo, and Paydiant on technical challenges in connected payments and help advance functionality, performance, reliability, and scalability. As an integral team member, the intern estimates engineering efforts, designs and implements solutions, tests and deploys changes, and helps triage production issues. The role involves building new experiences, improving existing products, and developing distributed systems for large-scale e-commerce and payments services. The internship is part of the Summer 2027 program. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field at an accredited college or university, and returning to school in Fall 2027. Spring and Fall 2027 internships are not available. Applications are accepted through December 6, 2026. For most employees, PayPal uses a balanced hybrid work model: three days in the office and two days at the employee’s choice of the PayPal office or home workspace. The role has no travel requirement. Hourly pay varies by location: San Jose, California ($32–$55); Austin, Texas and Chicago, Illinois ($28–$49); and Scottsdale, Arizona and Omaha, Nebraska ($27–$46).
Requirements
- Experience with at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, or similar.
- Familiarity with software development concepts, including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and debugging.
- Experience developing projects through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field at an accredited college or university.
- Must be returning to school in Fall 2027.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, debug, and maintain scalable front-end and/or back-end software using technologies such as Java, Python, Node.js, React, SQL, and REST APIs.
- Write clean, maintainable code; develop and optimize databases; and ensure data integrity and system performance.
- Follow SDLC processes, internal standards, coding conventions, and best practices, making technical decisions with appropriate guidance.
- Collaborate with managers, project leads, peers, and cross-functional partners—including design, product, and business teams—to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
- Participate in code and design reviews and contribute to improving coding standards and development practices.
- Estimate engineering efforts, design and implement solutions, test and deploy changes, and help triage production issues.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Healthcare coverage for employees and their families
- Resources to support financial security
- Resources to support mental health
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