Cybersecurity Intern - Summer 2027 (Hybrid)

PayPal, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal’s Cyber & Information Security internship program seeks self-driven, detail-oriented students to join security and risk teams. You will gain hands-on experience in secure coding, vulnerability analysis, and risk governance while contributing to real security projects.

This Summer 2027 internship requires enrollment in CS/SE, return to school in Fall 2027, and legal work authorization in the U.S. Pay is hourly, with a hybrid work model in San Jose, CA.

Qualifications

• Passion for cybersecurity and willingness to learn through experimentation.
• Team collaboration and effective communication in a professional setting.
• Initiative to expand knowledge and take ownership of improvements.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, self-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and test security products as part of SDLC.
• Conduct secure coding reviews and ensure adherence to guidelines.
• Drive vulnerability analysis and remediation.
• Collaborate with engineers, security staff, product and program managers to deliver secure products.
• Stay updated on security trends and incorporate into threat models.
• Support governance, risk, and compliance activities with stakeholders and auditors.

Skills

Programming languages

Secure coding

OWASP Top 10

SAST/DAST/SCA

Git

Data analysis

Education

CS/SE student

Tools

Git

Job description

PayPal’s Cyber & Information Security internship program seeks self-driven, detail-oriented students to join security and risk teams. You will gain hands-on experience in secure coding, vulnerability analysis, and risk governance while contributing to real security projects.

This Summer 2027 internship requires enrollment in CS/SE, return to school in Fall 2027, and legal work authorization in the U.S. Pay is hourly, with a hybrid work model in San Jose, CA.