Staff Product Security Engineer

PayPal is seeking a Staff Product Security Engineer to join their Cyber & Information Security (PCIS) organization. This role represents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of securing PayPal's massive financial technology infrastructure that handles $1.6 trillion in payments annually across 400 million accounts.

The position involves working closely with product teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle. As a senior-level role, you'll have the opportunity to shape security practices across PayPal's ecosystem, including major platforms like Braintree, Venmo, and Honey. The role combines technical security expertise with collaborative teamwork, requiring both deep technical knowledge and strong communication skills.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of experience in software development or cybersecurity, with strong programming skills in languages like Ruby, Java, Python, or JavaScript. You'll work with modern security tools and technologies, including cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and various application security testing tools. The role offers a competitive salary range of $96,900 to $234,300, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, and equity options.

PayPal offers a balanced hybrid work model with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible between office or home. The company strongly values diversity and inclusion, maintaining a workplace culture focused on belonging and equal opportunity. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge security challenges while contributing to PayPal's mission of democratizing financial services globally.

Key responsibilities include conducting security reviews, implementing security tools, responding to incidents, and mentoring team members. You'll be part of a team that's essential to PayPal's security posture, working to prevent, identify, and respond to critical vulnerabilities while helping to build a culture of security awareness across the organization.