Back-End Software Engineer Intern
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Job Description
About PayPal:
PayPal is a global leader in online payments, operating a two-sided network connecting hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. For over 25 years, they’ve been revolutionizing commerce globally, providing innovative and secure solutions for moving money, selling, and shopping across approximately 200 markets. Their services extend beyond simple payment processing; they offer proprietary payment solutions, enabling transactions on their platform and supporting various funding sources (bank accounts, PayPal/Venmo balances, credit/debit cards, cryptocurrencies, gift cards). Their product family includes PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom, facilitating both business transactions and peer-to-peer transfers. PayPal also provides merchants with comprehensive end-to-end payment solutions, including authorization, settlement, access to funds, customer connection tools, and risk management. They emphasize cross-border capabilities, simplifying international trade for both consumers and businesses. Their core values are Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness.
Detailed Job Description: Back-End Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2025)
Job Summary: PayPal seeks highly skilled Back-End Software Engineering interns to contribute to their innovative payment solutions. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to the development, maintenance, and improvement of large-scale, high-volume systems powering PayPal’s global operations. This involves working across multiple business units (PayPal, Braintree, Venmo, Paydiant).
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain high-volume, scalable software using languages such as Java, SQL, and REST.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (front-end developers, designers, product managers, and other business units).
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code (Python, Java, Node.js).
• Design, develop, and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity and performance optimization.
• Participate in code reviews, contributing to improved coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize back-end services.
• Estimate engineering efforts and design, implement, and test code changes.
• Contribute to pushing code to live and triaging production issues.
Basic Requirements:
• Strong applied software development experience – building, breaking, and rebuilding applications.
• Solid understanding of server-side languages (Python, Java, Node.js, or similar).
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
• Understanding of Web Services, SOA, and REST APIs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and exploration of new technologies.
Internship Program Information:
• Summer 2025 program only (no Spring or Fall internships).
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Must return to school in Fall 2025.
• Must reside in the U.S. during the internship.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. for the summer.
• Location varies within U.S. PayPal office locations. PayPal utilizes a balanced hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote).
