Software Engineer Intern

As a software engineer intern, you will contribute to building scalable payment systems that serve millions globally. You will work on both front-end and back-end development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement features that enhance user experiences and ensure secure, efficient transactions.

Summarised by InternDoor from PayPal’s posting, in our own words. The posting itself is the source of truth, so check it before you apply.

• Code high-volume scalable software using React/Node or Java/SQL
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product and design
• Work on distributed systems for global payments platforms

Required

• Bachelor’s degree Must be graduating in 2028 with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Node.js applications, Java, C++ or Python
• Working knowledge of web technologies (such as HTTP, HTML/DOM, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX)
• Understanding of concepts like Web Services, SOA, REST APIs
• Strong applied experience You’ve built, broken, and rebuilt software applications. We’re looking for creative thinkers who also know how to create real-world products
• A constant desire to grow, learn, and explore new things

Academic criteria

• Graduation year You must be graduating in 2028 with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university

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1. Check what they ask for. Read the requirements above: PayPal asks for Graduating 2028.
2. Tailor your resume to the role. Put the work that matches these skills first. InternDoor’s resume tailor does it against this posting.
3. Apply on PayPal’s careers site. The application is on paypal.eightfold.ai, not on InternDoor. We never ask for a fee.

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Posted

9 Nov 2026, on PayPal’s careers site (Eightfold)

First seen by InternDoor

9 Nov 2026

Last checked

9 Nov 2026: the role was still listed on PayPal’s own careers page.

Application deadline

PayPal has not stated one

Leaves InternDoor

When the role leaves PayPal’s careers site, or its application link stops working, and by 9 Mar 2027 at the latest

Application page

paypal.eightfold.ai

What we checked, and what the dates mean

The latest date is our own limit for careers-site listings, 120 days from the date it was posted, not a deadline set by PayPal.

What “last checked” means: our checker read the posting itself and found it still open on that day.

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