PayPal is looking to solve complex technical problems in the world of connected payments across multiple business units, including PayPal, Braintree, Venmo, and Paydiant, to enable secure and simple transactions for consumers and businesses.
Requirements
- Proficiency in at least one back-end language: Python (with Flask or Django), JavaScript/TypeScript (with Node.js/Express), Java, C-Sharp, Ruby, Go, etc.
- Experience with SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) is a plus
- Understanding of RESTful API design
- Ability to build and consume APIs (JSON, HTTP methods, etc.)
- Familiar with using Git/GitHub for code collaboration
- Knowledge of how web servers work, or familiarity with platforms like Heroku, Render, AWS, or Vercel
Responsibilities
- Code high-volume and scalable software using Java, SQL, ReST
- Partner closely with cross functional teams which may include 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 performance of back-end services
- Estimate engineering efforts, design changes, implement, and test changes, push to live, and triage production issues
Other
- Must currently be pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university
- Must be returning to school in the Fall of 2026
- 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
- Must be dynamic, collaborative, and curious
