PayPal

Software Engineer Intern

InternshipIn OfficeChennai, Tamil Nadu3 months35K/mo5 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

PayPal is inviting applications for the role of Software Engineer Intern in Chennai. This is a hands-on, mentor-led internship designed for students and freshers who want real, practical experience writing, testing and shipping production-quality code with a team. As an intern, you will work…

Skills you'll use

Data Structures & AlgorithmsJava/Python/C++GitREST APIsSQLDebuggingUnit TestingOOPProblem SolvingCommunication

What you'll do

Build and test features under mentorship
Write clean, well-documented code
Fix bugs and improve existing modules
Participate in code reviews and stand-ups
Learn the team’s engineering practices
Document work clearly and act on feedback

Who can apply

Students in their final year and recent graduates (freshers) interested in a Software Engineer Intern role
Freshers looking to build a career in Software Development
Candidates based in or willing to commute to Chennai
Career-switchers and self-taught learners who meet the skill requirements
Anyone eager to gain real, mentor-led project experience

Perks & benefits

Internship Certificate on completionLetter of Recommendation for strong performersHands-on mentorship from experienced professionalsReal-world, portfolio-worthy project experiencePre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunity based on performanceFlexible, learning-focused work environment

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application & resume screening — your profile, skills and background are reviewed by PayPal's team.
2Technical / aptitude round — role-relevant questions for the Software Engineer Intern role, possibly with a short task or case study.
3Hiring manager / HR discussion — your problem-solving approach, communication, availability and fit.

About PayPal

About PayPal PayPal is a global digital payments platform enabling secure online transactions worldwide. Its India technology centres in Bengaluru and Chennai build payments and risk products. Products & Services PayPal works within the Fintech space, serving its clients and customers with…

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