Software Engineer Intern - Payments & Web Apps

PayPal, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Healthcare coverage

Generous paid time off

Job summary

PayPal, Inc. is seeking Software Engineer Interns in the Chicago area to help build scalable solutions touching millions of users across PayPal, Braintree, Venmo, and Paydiant.

You will work on diverse projects, estimate efforts, design and implement features, and contribute to distributed systems powering major e-commerce and payments platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and strong programming ability across backend and frontend technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience with object-oriented programming concepts and software development fundamentals.
• Proven project experience through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain front-end and/or back-end software using Java, Python, Node.js, React, SQL, and REST APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable code and optimize databases and system performance.
• Follow SDLC processes and coding standards with guidance as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Participate in code and design reviews to improve coding practices.

Skills

Java

Python

Node.js

React

SQL

REST APIs

Job description

PayPal, Inc. is seeking Software Engineer Interns in the Chicago area to help build scalable solutions touching millions of users across PayPal, Braintree, Venmo, and Paydiant.

You will work on diverse projects, estimate efforts, design and implement features, and contribute to distributed systems powering major e-commerce and payments platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and strong programming ability across backend and frontend technologies.