Senior Product Security Engineer

PayPal Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Balanced hybrid work model

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

PayPal is seeking a Senior Product Security Engineer to design, build, and operate automated security scanners and guardrails across the software development lifecycle. You will partner with engineering, platform, and security teams to reduce risk in source code, dependencies, supply chains, and AI/LLM tools.

The role emphasizes building reliable automation to improve detection and remediation while supporting delivery speed, with impact spanning multiple teams and technologies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR any equivalent combination.
• Experience with SLSA, SBOMs, provenance, artifact signing or verification, package repositories, or dependency governance.
• Experience creating or tuning rules for static analysis, secrets detection, or policy-as-code systems.
• Familiarity with AI/LLM development tools and model/tool supply chains.
• Programming or scripting in Python, Go, and Bash; ability to troubleshoot code and secure software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Independently apply security best practices to enhance and optimize systems and align with business objectives.
• Drive security initiatives and co-lead cross-functional projects to strengthen posture.
• Develop, operate, and improve security automation in CI/CD or developer workflows.

Skills

Security engineering

CI/CD security

SAST

SCA

Python

Go

Bash

AI/ML security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GCP

Kubernetes

Terraform

Java

JavaScript

SBOMs

Job description

Job Summary

As a Senior Product Security Engineer at PayPal, you'll help secure 439M accounts and $1.8T in annual payment volume by designing, building, and operating automated security scanners and developer guardrails across the software development lifecycle. Partnering with engineering, platform, and security teams, you'll identify and reduce risk across source code, open source dependencies, secrets, software supply chains, AI/LLM tools, and other developer workflows.

Job Description

Our team's mission is to make secure development the easiest path for engineers, building scanners and guardrails that catch risk before software reaches production - spanning source code, dependencies, supply chains, AI/LLM tools, edge/CDN environments, and developer workflows. You'll turn security requirements into reliable automation that meets engineers where they build and deploy, improving detection quality and remediation ease while supporting delivery speed, with impact reaching adjacent teams.

Essential Responsibilities

Independently apply security best practices to enhance and optimize systems, ensuring robust protection and efficiency, while beginning to understand and align security solutions with business objectives. Partner with peers and internal teams to drive security initiatives, contribute to cross-functional projects, and at times co-lead efforts to strengthen security posture. Analyze and resolve security challenges by adapting standard processes and exploring alternative approaches to address complex threats. Influence the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the team through informed decision‑making, with a potential impact on other teams. Collaborate with other engineers to gather and incorporate feedback, driving continuous improvements in security processes.

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SLSA, software bills of materials (SBOMs), provenance, artifact signing or verification, package repositories, or dependency governance. Experience creating or tuning rules for static analysis, secrets detection, or policy-as-code systems. Familiarity with security considerations for AI/LLM development tools, AI-assisted coding, or model and tool supply chains. Experience with GCP, complemented by hands‑on expertise with Kubernetes, Terraform, and other cloud‑native technologies. Familiarity in other programming and scripting languages, such as Java and Javascript, with the ability to troubleshoot code Experience using telemetry and metrics to improve security tooling at scale, including coverage, quality, performance, adoption, or remediation outcomes. 3-5 minimum years of relevant experience in software engineering, application or product security, DevSecOps, or cybersecurity, and a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience developing, integrating, or operating security automation in CI/CD or developer workflows, including one or more of SAST, SCA, secrets detection, or software supply chain security. Programming or scripting experience in multiple languages such as Python, Go, and Bash, with the ability to write, review, and troubleshoot code. Working knowledge of secure software development, common application vulnerabilities, dependency and package ecosystem risks, and practical remediation approaches. Ability to work independently and collaborate with software, platform, and security teams, with clear written and verbal communication of technical findings and tradeoffs.

PayPalTravel Percent:0-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:
Primary Location | Pay Range: Austin, Texas: ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually)
Additional Location(s) | Pay Range: Chicago, Illinois: ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually)

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

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

We’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. 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.

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