Software Engineer Intern

PayPal is a global financial technology company that enables digital payments and money transfers between consumers and merchants across approximately 200 markets.
Backend
Software Engineering Intern
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
Finance

Description For Software Engineer Intern

PayPal, a global fintech leader with a 25-year history, is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a company that processes payments for hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers worldwide. The position focuses on developing high-performance, scalable systems and working with advanced technologies like LLMs.

The ideal candidate will join a dynamic environment where they'll develop critical backend systems while learning from experienced professionals across global teams. This internship provides hands-on experience with both traditional software engineering (distributed systems, databases) and modern AI technologies (prompt engineering, LLMs).

PayPal offers a balanced hybrid work model with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, equity options, and educational support. The company strongly values inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness, making it an ideal place for aspiring engineers to grow their careers.

The role combines technical challenges with real-world impact, as PayPal's mission is to democratize financial services and ensure everyone can participate in the global economy. Interns will work on systems that directly affect millions of users while gaining valuable experience in fintech, one of the most dynamic sectors in technology.

Last updated 4 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer Intern

  • Develop highly available, testable, scalable, high performance application/system to process big data
  • Employ Agile methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Develop and optimize prompts for LLMs to enhance effectiveness in analyzing massive datasets
  • Document best practices for prompt engineering and model interactions patterns
  • Work effectively in a global team across different time zones

Requirements For Software Engineer Intern

Java
Python
  • Master degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related fields
  • Solid foundation in common design patterns, algorithms and data structure
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to work on ambiguous problems
  • Knowledge of distributed systems
  • Proficient spoken English for work

Benefits For Software Engineer Intern

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • Employee shares options
  • Health and life insurance
  • Flexible work environment
  • Comprehensive Health and Wellness programs
  • Retirement and investment resources
  • Paid Time Off and 4-week sabbatical program
  • Career and Leadership Training and Development
  • Educational benefits

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