Application Security Engineer
Description For Application Security Engineer
PayPal, a global leader in financial technology, is seeking an Application Security Engineer to join their Threat Exposure Management team. This role is crucial in safeguarding PayPal's vast digital payment infrastructure that serves millions of merchants and consumers across 200 markets worldwide.
As an Application Security Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of protecting PayPal's applications through vulnerability management and security testing. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge security tools and methodologies, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and various security scanning technologies.
The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring you to analyze vulnerability data, implement security measures, and collaborate with development teams to enhance PayPal's security posture. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values continuous improvement and innovation in security practices.
Working at PayPal means joining a company that's revolutionizing global commerce while maintaining the highest security standards. The company offers a competitive salary range of $84,500 to $204,600, comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, and a flexible hybrid work model balancing office collaboration with remote work flexibility.
This position is ideal for security professionals who are passionate about financial technology, have strong programming skills, and want to make a significant impact on global digital payment security. You'll have opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and the chance to work on complex security challenges at scale.
The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and business impact, allowing you to protect millions of users while working with a team that values inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness. If you're excited about securing financial technology at a global scale and want to be part of a company that's shaping the future of digital payments, this role at PayPal could be your next career move.
Responsibilities For Application Security Engineer
- Drive operational workflow around application security vulnerabilities
- Determine and communicate vulnerability impacts to stakeholders
- Provide updates on critical vulnerabilities and overall posture
- Collaborate to improve vulnerability detection and mitigation processes
- Work with internal and external service providers
- Maintain forward-looking roadmap for the team
- Provide consulting on secure coding techniques
- Document and automate vulnerability management runbooks
- Stay current with latest security trends and technologies
Requirements For Application Security Engineer
- At least 5 years of experience in application security or software development
- Strong programming experience in Ruby, Java, Python, or JavaScript
- Experience with application security scans (SAST, DAST, API security)
- Experience working with developers to implement security measures
- Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10 and web/mobile app vulnerabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with vulnerability management platforms
- Familiarity with financial services regulations and security standards
- Experience working with large data sets
- Ability to mentor junior team members
Benefits For Application Security Engineer
- 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 hybrid work model (3 days office, 2 days flexible)
- Employee shares options
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