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Software Engineer Intern

Posted on 3/29/2023

PayPal

PayPal

10,001+ employees

Digital payments platform for various clients

Fintech
Financial Services

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA + 6 more

More locations: San Jose, CA, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Omaha, NE, USA | Scottsdale, AZ, USA | New York, NY, USA | Towson, MD, USA

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
React.js
SQL
Java
REST APIs
C/C++
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 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
  • Working knowledge of web technologies (such as HTTP, HTML/DOM, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX)
  • Familiarity with any or multiple of the following: Node.jsapplications, Java, C++. Python
  • Understanding of concepts like Web Services, SOA, REST APIs
  • A constant desire to grow, learn, and explore new things
  • This is a Summer 2023 Internship program. Spring and Fall 2023 internships are not available
  • Must currently be pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university
  • Must be returning to school in the Fall of 2023
  • Must reside in the U.S. during the Summer internship program
  • Must be able to obtain authorization to work in the U.S. for the summer
  • All applicants will be asked to complete a skills assessment via HackerRank
  • Following the assessment, applicants will hear back from a University Recruiter with next steps
Responsibilities
  • Code high-volume and scalable software (front-end and/or back-end focused). This may include creating web applications using React/Node; creating back-end services using Java, SQL, ReST and/or building and developing new user-facing experiences
  • Partner closely with cross functional teams in design, product and other business units

PayPal provides a digital payments platform that enables online transactions, mobile payments, and peer-to-peer transfers for a variety of clients, including individual consumers, small to medium-sized businesses, and large enterprises. The platform allows users to send and receive money, buy and sell cryptocurrency, and make purchases using different payment methods. PayPal generates revenue mainly through transaction fees charged to merchants, as well as currency conversion fees and interest on customer balances. What sets PayPal apart from its competitors is its comprehensive range of services tailored to different client needs, including fraud protection and global payment processing. The goal of PayPal is to facilitate secure and convenient online payments, helping users manage their finances and businesses effectively.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1B

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PayPal's continuous expansion into new markets and services, like launching PYUSD on Solana, showcases its innovative approach and potential for growth.
  • The company's strong presence in both consumer and enterprise markets provides diverse revenue streams and reduces dependency on any single segment.
  • Significant investments from firms like RFG Advisory LLC and Northwest Investment Counselors LLC indicate strong market confidence in PayPal's future prospects.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive digital payments landscape requires PayPal to constantly innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Regulatory challenges and compliance issues in different regions could pose significant operational risks.

What makes PayPal unique

  • PayPal's extensive range of services, from cryptocurrency transactions to installment payments, sets it apart from competitors who may focus on narrower aspects of digital payments.
  • The company's robust fraud protection and global payment processing capabilities make it a preferred choice for large enterprises with complex payment needs.
  • PayPal's strategic investments and partnerships, such as with Gynger and MoonPay, demonstrate its commitment to staying at the forefront of fintech innovation.

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