Backend Software Engineer Intern
About the Role
Join PayPal as a Backend Software Engineer Intern and be part of a team that is reinventing how the world pays and gets paid. As an intern, you will develop innovative solutions and high-quality products that impact millions of people every day. You will work alongside some of the brightest engineering talent in the industry, solving complex technical problems in the world of connected payments.
Key Responsibilities
- Code high-volume and scalable software, including creating back-end services using Java, SQL, and REST.
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, design, product, and other business units.
- Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code in languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
- Develop and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity and performance optimization.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of internal coding standards and best practices.
- Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing the performance of back-end services.
Basic Requirements
- Strong applied experience in building, breaking, and rebuilding software applications.
- Solid understanding of server-side languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or similar.
- Familiarity with database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
- Understanding of concepts like Web Services, SOA, REST APIs.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- A constant desire to grow, learn, and explore new things.
Internship Program Information and Requirements
- This is a Summer 2025 Internship program. Spring and Fall 2025 internships are not available.
- Must currently be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Must be returning to school in the Fall of 2025.
- Must reside in the U.S. during the Summer internship program.
- Must be able to obtain authorization to work in the U.S. for the summer.
Location
- Varies within U.S. PayPal Office Locations.
Work Environment
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. We offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life, including a flexible work environment, employee share options, health and life insurance, and more.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Join us and be part of a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Flexible work environment
- Employee share options
- Health and life insurance
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