Software / Data Engineer Intern

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. 

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Summary:

Job Description:

Software Development

• Write and maintain clean, efficient, and scalable code primarily in Java and Scala for data pipelines and microservices.
• Implement microservices architecture ensuring modularity, scalability, and maintainability.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews, debugging, and develop automated tests to verify software functionality and performance.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, Java services, and batch processing jobs using Spring Framework(including Spring MVC, Spring Boot/Batch where applicable) to support scalable enterprise applications.

Data Pipeline and Processing

• Build and optimize ETL pipelines to process large-scale merchant data efficiently and reliably.
• Implement complex data transformations using Apache Spark and Google Cloud Dataproc.
• Develop and manage automated workflows using Google Cloud Dataflow and Apache Beam for seamless, scalable data orchestration and processing.

Cloud Infrastructure and Data Storage

• Build and optimize data storage solutions on Google BigQuery and BigTable for fast, reliable data querying.
• Monitor and maintain Google Cloud infrastructure focusing on security, availability, and performance.

Collaboration and Integration

• Participate actively in agile development processes including code reviews, daily stand-ups, and design discussions.
• Adhere to best practices in software engineering such as version control and continuous integration/deployment.

Preferred Qualification:

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Java and/or Scala programming languages with solid software development principles.
• Familiarity of core computer science concepts such as data structures, algorithms, software design principles, object-oriented programming, and relational database concepts.  
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data pipeline development. 
• Knowledge of Google Cloud technologies including BigQuery, BigTable, DataProc, and Dataflow.
• Knowledge of building and optimizing data storage solutions and managing cloud infrastructure for high availability and performance.
• Knowledge of distributed data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Apache Beam. 
• Proficient in Java and the Spring ecosystem with experience in building REST APIs, web services, scalable microservices and batch workflows.
• Familiarity with Python programming for data processing and automation to complement Java-based Spring applications.
• Familiarity with developing automated tests to ensure software functionality and performance.
• Ability to design, develop, and manage automated workflows for seamless data orchestration.

Analytical and Collaboration Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work with cross-functional teams, including product teams.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Previous internship or project experience in data engineering. 

Other Requirements

• Graduate in Dec 2026 or 2027 and pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field of study.
• Available for a 6 months full-time internship, starting on 18 May 2026.

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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].  

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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