Senior Information Security Engineer

PayPal; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Engineer for their Product Security team to enhance security in core products. In this role, you will identify vulnerabilities, improve application security processes, and collaborate across teams to ensure robust security measures are integrated throughout the development lifecycle. This exciting position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to innovative security solutions that protect millions of users globally. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and continuous learning while making a significant impact in the world of digital commerce.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Employee stock options

Health insurance

Mental health support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application security or software development.
• Strong familiarity with application security scanners and OWASP Top 10.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities in PayPal’s code to ensure they can be remediated.
• Define and improve application security in the SDLC.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality products.

Skills

Application Security

Software Development

Java

Python

JavaScript

Ruby

Go

Application Security Scanners

OWASP Top 10

Git

CI/CD Pipelines

RESTful APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud Platforms

Data Structures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DataDog

Job description

The Company

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 Description Summary:

What you need to know about the role:

As a Senior Engineer in the Product Security team, you will design, develop, deliver, and maintain innovative core products and services that enable PayPal to serve its customers with revolutionary security. This role will give the opportunity to develop skills, collaborate across teams, and continue learning in a rapidly changing environment.

Job Description:

Meet our team:

• PayPal Product Security team is a part of PayPal Cyber & Information Security, dedicated to ensuring the products we provide our customers are secure. We work across application and infrastructure, ensuring security is built into development, deployment, and production, while covering multiple tech stacks.

• The Product Security Engineering group is dedicated to providing quality engineering solutions to support our goals. We provide solutions to other teams within Product Security, enabling faster and more comprehensive work. We also work to integrate security solutions into developers’ native workflows, leading to better security with less friction. Our vision is to demonstrate how quality engineering and better security support each other.

Your way to impact:

• You will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities in PayPal’s code, to ensure that they can be remediated before causing damage.

• You will ensure that vulnerabilities are identified natively and efficiently within existing developer workflows, enabling faster, simpler remediation work.

• This role is best served with prior experience in cybersecurity engineering with the capability to dive deep into various technologies, a thirst for being on the cutting edge, and a passion for security.

Your day to day:

• Define and improve application security in the SDLC, ensuring security is prioritized from inception to deployment.

• Implement and test Next Gen AppSec products as part of SDLC.

• Gain expertise and deep understanding of PayPal’s development cycles, platforms, and technology.

• Collaborate with Security Architects, Product Managers, Program Managers, and other teams to deliver high-quality products.

• Apply your technical expertise to guide the team in making pragmatic design decisions.

• Help identify and develop ways to improve our team's efficiency by expanding on our existing tools and processes.

What do you need to bring:

• At least 5 years of experience in application security or software development.

• Programming experience in at least one language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, Ruby, or Go.

• A strong familiarity with application security scanners such as SAST, SCA, DAST.

• Experience in identifying and remediating common application security vulnerabilities such as OWASP Top 10 and a deep understanding of web application and mobile app vulnerabilities.

• Working knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and other developer tools.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience with data structures, software design, RESTful APIs, containers, SQL & NoSQL — an advantage.

• Working knowledge of major cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS, Azure — an advantage.

• Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent) — an advantage.

• Familiarity with iOS, Android, and browser SDK development — an advantage.

• Experience with observability tools such as DataDog, including the ability to collect, analyze, and visualize large datasets — an advantage.

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary: PayPal

Travel Percent: 0%

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience. The total compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $72,700 to $176,000.

Our hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, providing flexibility and collaboration opportunities.

Our Benefits:

We offer benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental health, including flexible work, employee stock options, insurance, and more. More info at https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

Learn more about our culture and community.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Belonging at PayPal:

We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels accepted and valued. Join our Talent Community for consideration and apply confidently, knowing we value diverse candidates.