Cybersecurity Intern - Hybrid, Summer 2027

PayPal, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal’s Cyber & Information Security (PCIS) team offers a Summer 2027 Internship for self-driven, detail-oriented cybersecurity students. You’ll work with security and risk teams on high-impact technology and services, gaining hands-on experience across tech and risk domains.

You will engage with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver secure products, code reviews, and threat modeling, while learning modern security tools and practices in a large-scale payments environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field.
• Must be returning to school in Fall 2027.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Summer 2027 Internship program; applications accepted through Dec 6, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Implement and test Next Gen platform security products as part of the SDLC.
• Perform quality code reviews to ensure secure coding guidelines.
• Drive vulnerability analysis and remediation.
• Identify and implement security process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers, security architects, PMs, and other teams.
• Stay updated on security trends and communicate risk to stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity passion

Collaborative

Proactive learner

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Curiosity and initiative

Education

CS/SE degree student

Tools

Java

Python

JavaScript

Ruby

Job description

PayPal’s Cyber & Information Security (PCIS) team offers a Summer 2027 Internship for self-driven, detail-oriented cybersecurity students. You’ll work with security and risk teams on high-impact technology and services, gaining hands-on experience across tech and risk domains.

You will engage with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver secure products, code reviews, and threat modeling, while learning modern security tools and practices in a large-scale payments environment.