PayPal
Overview
Join to apply for the
Staff Cybersecurity Engineer
role at
PayPal . PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years, offering customers a flexible, secure way to move money, pay, and shop. We operate a global network at scale, connecting millions of merchants and consumers and providing end-to-end payments solutions, across online and offline channels. Our values—Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness—guide how we work with customers and among teams to deliver secure, reliable experiences. Job Description Summary
This role leverages security expertise to resolve complex security issues, partners with teams to drive security initiatives, applies analytical skills to solve security challenges, contributes to security improvements, and influences security processes. Essential Responsibilities
Leverage specialized security expertise to identify and resolve complex security issues, recommend best practices, and determine new approaches that impact broader security operations, aligning security strategies with business priorities. Partner across teams and stakeholders to drive security initiatives, lead and solution complex projects and programs to strengthen overall security posture. Apply advanced analytical skills and sound judgment to solve security challenges, stay current with industry trends, and understand their security implications for PayPal. Directly contribute to improvements within the security domain and beyond, ensuring decisions lead to meaningful security enhancements. Leverage relationships across teams to influence initiatives and incorporate feedback into security processes. Minimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience in software development, application security, or cybersecurity, with ability to influence architecture and design decisions. Expertise in application security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and secure coding practices. Track record of partnering with developers to remediate vulnerabilities and implement robust security controls. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and executive audiences. Experience mentoring and developing engineers. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with application security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, WAF, Burp Suite). Strong programming experience in at least one language such as Ruby, Java, Python, JavaScript, or Swift. Knowledge of Kubernetes, Terraform, and Git. Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud vendor (AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong understanding of authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0, SAML). What You Need To Know About The Role
As a Staff Product Security Engineer in the PayPal Cyber & Information Security (PCIS) organization, you will embed security into the software development lifecycle, influence roadmaps, and scale impact through automation, tooling, and mentorship. You will perform in-depth design, architecture, and code reviews, working closely with developers and product teams to ensure security by design. Meet Our Team
Our mission is to embed security into every phase of the product development lifecycle and empower teams to take responsibility for securing their own code and environments. We provide leaders and engineers with visibility, tools, guidance, training, and support to create secure products and systems, while preventing, identifying, and responding to critical vulnerabilities. Your Day-to-Day
Responsibilities will be tailored based on business need, experience, and interest. Potential activities include: Conduct security design and code reviews, facilitate threat modeling, and assist with penetration testing. Partner with engineers on secure coding, vulnerability remediation, and defensive design patterns. Develop and support in-house tooling (including AI-driven solutions) to scale product security reviews and governance. Implement, manage, and operate application security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, etc.). Respond to product security incidents with root cause analysis and mitigation. Collaborate with developers and platform engineers to identify vulnerabilities and apply mitigating controls. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on factors including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits. For more information, visit the PayPal benefits site. The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $152,500 to $262,350. PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for applications or onboarding. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud, please visit the Careers site. Work Model and Benefits
PayPal’s balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office and 2 days flexible, enabling collaboration and flexibility. We offer a range of benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and employee stock options. For more details, visit the PayPal benefits site. Equal Opportunity and Belonging
PayPal is an equal employment opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations to apply, contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and able to contribute. REQ ID R0131242
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the
Staff Cybersecurity Engineer
role at
PayPal . PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years, offering customers a flexible, secure way to move money, pay, and shop. We operate a global network at scale, connecting millions of merchants and consumers and providing end-to-end payments solutions, across online and offline channels. Our values—Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness—guide how we work with customers and among teams to deliver secure, reliable experiences. Job Description Summary
This role leverages security expertise to resolve complex security issues, partners with teams to drive security initiatives, applies analytical skills to solve security challenges, contributes to security improvements, and influences security processes. Essential Responsibilities
Leverage specialized security expertise to identify and resolve complex security issues, recommend best practices, and determine new approaches that impact broader security operations, aligning security strategies with business priorities. Partner across teams and stakeholders to drive security initiatives, lead and solution complex projects and programs to strengthen overall security posture. Apply advanced analytical skills and sound judgment to solve security challenges, stay current with industry trends, and understand their security implications for PayPal. Directly contribute to improvements within the security domain and beyond, ensuring decisions lead to meaningful security enhancements. Leverage relationships across teams to influence initiatives and incorporate feedback into security processes. Minimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience in software development, application security, or cybersecurity, with ability to influence architecture and design decisions. Expertise in application security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and secure coding practices. Track record of partnering with developers to remediate vulnerabilities and implement robust security controls. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and executive audiences. Experience mentoring and developing engineers. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with application security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, WAF, Burp Suite). Strong programming experience in at least one language such as Ruby, Java, Python, JavaScript, or Swift. Knowledge of Kubernetes, Terraform, and Git. Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud vendor (AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong understanding of authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0, SAML). What You Need To Know About The Role
As a Staff Product Security Engineer in the PayPal Cyber & Information Security (PCIS) organization, you will embed security into the software development lifecycle, influence roadmaps, and scale impact through automation, tooling, and mentorship. You will perform in-depth design, architecture, and code reviews, working closely with developers and product teams to ensure security by design. Meet Our Team
Our mission is to embed security into every phase of the product development lifecycle and empower teams to take responsibility for securing their own code and environments. We provide leaders and engineers with visibility, tools, guidance, training, and support to create secure products and systems, while preventing, identifying, and responding to critical vulnerabilities. Your Day-to-Day
Responsibilities will be tailored based on business need, experience, and interest. Potential activities include: Conduct security design and code reviews, facilitate threat modeling, and assist with penetration testing. Partner with engineers on secure coding, vulnerability remediation, and defensive design patterns. Develop and support in-house tooling (including AI-driven solutions) to scale product security reviews and governance. Implement, manage, and operate application security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, etc.). Respond to product security incidents with root cause analysis and mitigation. Collaborate with developers and platform engineers to identify vulnerabilities and apply mitigating controls. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on factors including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits. For more information, visit the PayPal benefits site. The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $152,500 to $262,350. PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for applications or onboarding. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud, please visit the Careers site. Work Model and Benefits
PayPal’s balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office and 2 days flexible, enabling collaboration and flexibility. We offer a range of benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and employee stock options. For more details, visit the PayPal benefits site. Equal Opportunity and Belonging
PayPal is an equal employment opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations to apply, contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and able to contribute. REQ ID R0131242
#J-18808-Ljbffr