Cybersecurity Engineer - Recent Graduate

PayPal; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal in San Jose, California seeks a Recent Graduate to join the security team, handling assignments that require foundational knowledge of security technologies and collaborating with peers to strengthen security practices. You will apply sound judgment within established processes, identify efficiency improvements, and contribute to security operations.

This entry-level role offers a base pay range of $124,700-$137,000 annually, with additional compensation possibilities, and a balanced

Qualifications

• 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle assignments that require foundational knowledge of security technologies and processes while developing business expertise
• Work closely with peers and experienced team members to strengthen security practices. Take direction, contribute to team processes, and continuously learn while establishing relationships within the security domain.
• Apply sound judgment within established security processes and procedures to assess and address security-related tasks.
• Identify and recommend efficiency improvements within the team and related peer teams to enhance security operations. Contributes to process development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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

This job handles assignments requiring foundational knowledge of security technologies, works closely with peers to strengthen security practices, applies judgment within established processes, and recommends efficiency improvements.

Job Description

• Independently handle assignments that require foundational knowledge of security technologies and processes while developing business expertise
• Work closely with peers and experienced team members to strengthen security practices. Take direction, contribute to team processes, and continuously learn while establishing relationships within the security domain.
• Apply sound judgment within established security processes and procedures to assess and address security-related tasks.
• Identify and recommend efficiency improvements within the team and related peer teams to enhance security operations. Contributes to process development.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications

Recent Graduate Position Information and Requirements:

• This is a Recent Graduate Full-Time position.
• Must have graduated within the past 12 months, or will be graduating by Spring 2027, with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university.

Salary

The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:

• San Jose, California: ($124,700 - $137,000 Annually)
• Austin, Texas: ($113,400 - $124,500 Annually)

Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

Visa Sponsorship through PayPal is not available for this position now or any time in the future.

Subsidiary: PayPal

Travel Percent: 0

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.

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 comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

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 [e-mail].

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.

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates.