Senior Staff Security Solutions Engineer

PayPal is a global financial technology company that operates a two-sided network connecting merchants and consumers, enabling digital and mobile payments worldwide.
Austin, TX, USAScottsdale, AZ, USA
Security
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance · Cybersecurity

Description For Senior Staff Security Solutions Engineer

PayPal is seeking a Senior Staff Security Solutions Engineer to join their team in either Austin, TX or Scottsdale, AZ. This role sits at the intersection of security, cryptography, and software engineering, focusing on developing and integrating cryptographic solutions across PayPal's platform. The position requires expertise in both software development and security, particularly in areas like HSM integration, payment cryptography, and secure key management.

The role involves working with cutting-edge security technologies and cryptographic systems, supporting PayPal's global payment infrastructure. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing highly scalable security solutions, working with various payment HSMs, and ensuring compliance with PCI standards. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact PayPal's security infrastructure while working with modern technologies including Java, JavaScript, and Golang.

PayPal offers a compelling work environment with a hybrid model (3 days in office, 2 days flexible), comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, and equity options. The company's mission of democratizing financial services and its global impact make this an exciting opportunity for security professionals looking to work at scale.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of crypto engineering experience, strong software development skills, and a deep understanding of security principles. You'll be joining a company that values inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness, working on solutions that help hundreds of millions of users worldwide conduct secure financial transactions.

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Responsibilities For Senior Staff Security Solutions Engineer

  • Design and develop highly scalable and available applications for mission-critical systems
  • Collaborate with product management to design or simplify APIs
  • Lead the creation of innovative Full Stack components and solutions
  • Lead the design, architecture and implementation of secret management systems with Hashicorp Vault
  • Code and test integrations with various payments HSMs
  • Support In-store Payment Cryptography for Web transactions
  • Lead the development and execution of various security software projects

Requirements For Senior Staff Security Solutions Engineer

Java
JavaScript
Go
  • 5+ years of experience in Crypto engineering
  • Software Development experience using coding languages such as Java, JavaScript and Golang
  • Experience with building scripts using Python, Bash and JavaScript
  • Experience with custom and off the shelf security products
  • Experience with cloud services
  • Experience with security testing and automation methodologies
  • Knowledge and experience with the POS security domain

Benefits For Senior Staff Security Solutions Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Comprehensive Health and Wellness programs
  • Retirement and investment resources
  • Paid Time Off and 4-week sabbatical program
  • Career and Leadership Training and Development
  • Educational benefits
  • Company-matched giving
  • Flexible work environment
  • Employee shares options

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