Cybersecurity Intern, Summer 2027 — Build Secure Tech

BAM Ventures; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

PayPal’s Cyber & Information Security interns will join the PCIS team to work on security initiatives, using cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead of threats.

You will collaborate with security engineers, product managers, and partners to drive vulnerability analysis, remediation, and risk governance while learning SOX, NIST, GDPR frameworks.

This Summer 2027 program requires returning students in Fall 2027 and is based in San Jose with a balanced hybrid/office presence.

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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Applications accepted through Sunday December 6th, 2026.
• Summer 2027 Internship program.

Responsibilities

• Assist cybersecurity teams in threat modeling and risk management.
• Support vulnerability analysis and remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and security architects to deliver secure software.
• Learn risk management methodologies and frameworks (SOX, NIST, PCI, GDPR).
• Participate in internship program requirements and feedback loops.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Programming

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

SAST

DAST

SCA

Git

Job description

PayPal’s Cyber & Information Security interns will join the PCIS team to work on security initiatives, using cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead of threats.

You will collaborate with security engineers, product managers, and partners to drive vulnerability analysis, remediation, and risk governance while learning SOX, NIST, GDPR frameworks.

This Summer 2027 program requires returning students in Fall 2027 and is based in San Jose with a balanced hybrid/office presence.