Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Core
Offensive Security Engineer performing penetration testing, vulnerability validation, and security research across web, mobile, API, network, and cloud environments for PayPal's global payment infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC offensive security engineer (penetration testing & vulnerability research)
Builds
Secure payment products, networks, and cloud environments for consumers and merchants
Domain
Fintech / Cybersecurity
Required skills
Penetration testing, vulnerability validation, cloud security, network security, web application security, mobile security, API security, security research, exploitability assessment, remediation guidance
Preferred skills
AI/ML system evaluation, automation of security testing, PCI DSS compliance, business logic analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Cloud service providers, web frameworks, mobile platforms, API gateways, network infrastructure, AI/ML systems
Responsibilities
Scope and perform penetration tests from planning through reporting; Perform hands-on testing of web applications, mobile applications, APIs, and internal infrastructure; Perform network and cloud penetration testing; Review and validate vulnerabilities from automated tools; Reproduce findings and assess exploitability and business impact; Communicate findings with clear context and remediation guidance; Support engineering teams in remediation; Conduct security research
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
