PayPal is Hiring for Software Engineer Intern

Job Overview

PayPal is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join their Bangalore team. As part of the internship program, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain scalable software solutions. The role focuses on full-stack development involving front-end (React/Node.js) and back-end (Java, SQL, REST) technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment that touches millions of users globally, helping you develop technical skills and gain real-world experience while contributing to PayPal’s mission of democratizing financial services.

Job Details

Company: PayPal
Role: Software Engineer Intern
Qualification: Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Graduating in 2027)
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Job Type: Full-time (Internship)
Experience: Freshers (University Intern Position)
Salary: As per industry standards

About PayPal

PayPal is a global payments technology leader that has been revolutionizing commerce for over 25 years. Serving consumers and businesses in over 200 markets, PayPal provides secure and flexible digital payment solutions through its family of brands such as Venmo and Xoom. PayPal promotes a culture of inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness, empowering employees and customers alike to thrive in the global economy.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test high-volume, scalable software applications.
Work on front-end applications using React and Node.js.
Develop back-end services using Java, SQL, and REST APIs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, product, and business units.
Estimate engineering efforts and implement changes end-to-end.
Conduct debugging, triage production issues, and push code to live environments.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
Perform unit testing and contribute to code reviews.
Learn and apply modern software development practices.
Work in an agile environment with a continuous focus on improvement.
Build real-world products and solve complex engineering challenges.
Explore and understand PayPal’s product ecosystem, including Braintree, Venmo, and Paydiant.
Communicate progress and technical challenges effectively.
Understand and contribute to distributed system architectures.
Collaborate in a hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days flexible).

Required Skills & Knowledge

Strong applied experience building and maintaining software applications.
Working knowledge of web technologies (HTTP, HTML/DOM, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX).
Familiarity with Node.js, Java, C++, or Python.
Understanding of Web Services, SOA, REST APIs.
Constant desire to learn, grow, and solve problems.
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Graduating in 2027).
Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team.

Why Join PayPal?

Be part of a global payments technology leader.
Work on cutting-edge technologies with high scalability and security standards.
Gain hands-on experience in both front-end and back-end development.
Collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams.
Get exposure to distributed systems and large-scale architecture.
Learn from experienced engineers and mentors.
Thrive in an innovative, inclusive, and supportive culture.
Enjoy a balanced hybrid work model.
Develop your technical and soft skills in a real-world environment.
Experience an environment driven by inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness.
Opportunity to work on PayPal’s global products (Venmo, Braintree, etc.).
Paid internship with industry-standard benefits.
Expand your professional network.
Be part of a company driving digital financial inclusion.
Receive mentorship and career development support.