Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
paypalSan Jose (CA)
$32 - $55 Hourly
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paypalSan Jose (CA)
SENIORITY
Intern
SALARY
$32 - $55 Hourly
About the role
Software Engineer Intern Software Engineer Interns at PayPal develop innovative solutions and high-quality products that touch millions of people every day. Our engineers solve some of the most complex technical challenges in connected payments across multiple business units, including PayPal, Braintree, Venmo, and Paydiant. We are looking for candidates with exceptional technical talent, strong programming skills, and a keen desire to deeply understand our products and services while advancing our technology across functionality, performance, reliability, and scalability. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will work alongside some of the best and brightest engineering talents in the industry. As an integral member of your team, you will estimate engineering efforts, design and implement solutions, test and deploy your changes, and help triage production issues. You should be dynamic, collaborative, and curious as we build new experiences, improve existing products, and develop distributed systems that power some of the world's largest e-commerce and payments websites at a scale few companies can match.
Essential 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 software development life cycle (SDLC) processes, internal standards, coding conventions, and best practices while making technical decisions with appropriate guidance.
- Collaborate with managers, project leads, peers, and cross-functional partners—including design, product, and other business teams—to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
- Participate in code and design reviews and contribute to improving coding standards and development practices.
- Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications :Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.
Internship Program Requirements:
- This is a Summer 2027 Internship program. Spring and Fall 2027 internships are not available.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. 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.
- Must be returning to school in Fall 2027.Applications will be accepted through Sunday, December 6th, 2026 The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:
- Primary Location | Pay Range :San Jose, California | ($32 - $55 Hourly)
- Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:
- Austin, Texas | ($28- $49 Hourly)
- Chicago, Illinois | ($28- $49 Hourly)
- Scottsdale, Arizona | ($27- $46 Hourly)
- Omaha, Nebraska | ($27- $46 Hourly)
- Visa Sponsorship through PayPal is not available for this position now or any time in the future.
PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us .For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most.?We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health. PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com .Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.
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