Application Security Engineer

PayPal is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to join their Threat Exposure Management team within Product Security. This role focuses on driving the vulnerability management lifecycle for PayPal's applications, emphasizing vulnerability identification through various testing methods including SAST, SCA, and Secrets scanning. The position combines technical security expertise with strategic thinking to protect PayPal's global financial technology infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing vulnerabilities, implementing PayPal-specific prioritization, and coordinating with development teams for remediation. They will work in a modern approach to vulnerability management, incorporating multiple data sources to guide organizational security efforts. The role requires both technical depth in application security and strong communication skills to work with various stakeholders.

This position offers the opportunity to impact PayPal's security posture directly, working with cutting-edge security tools and methodologies. The team culture emphasizes continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving. You'll be part of a team that values curiosity and innovation in addressing security challenges at scale.

The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic planning, requiring someone who can both understand complex security vulnerabilities and communicate their impact effectively to different audiences. You'll have the chance to influence security practices across one of the world's largest financial technology companies, working with modern tools and methodologies while helping to protect millions of users' financial transactions.