Sr Cybersecurity Engineer

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$153,109–$221,500 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jun 15, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $162k
This role $187k
$100k most similar roles pay here $234k

This role pays more than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $139,712–$184,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $187k versus about $162k for comparable roles.

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About PayPal

PayPal is a leading global digital wallet and online payment system, founded in 1998, that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage funds securely in over 200 markets.

PayPal currently has 78 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,500–$238,700 across 78 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Sr Cybersecurity Engineer

As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at PayPal in Austin, TX, you will join the Threat Exposure Management team to tackle complex security challenges by adapting standard processes and exploring innovative solutions. Your daily tasks include establishing operational workflows for application security vulnerabilities, communicating their impact to stakeholders, and implementing vulnerability management platforms. You will analyze data patterns to identify root causes of security issues and collaborate with engineers to drive continuous improvements in security practices. Additionally, you will contribute to cross-functional projects, co-lead initiatives to enhance the security posture, and report on critical vulnerabilities and overall security status. The role requires expertise in Ruby, Java, Python, JavaScript, or Swift, experience with vulnerability scanning tools like SAST and API security scanners, and a deep understanding of web application and mobile app vulnerabilities. You must also be familiar with financial services regulations such as PCI-DSS and ISO27001, and have experience working in large enterprise environments.

What you'll do

  • Analyze and resolve complex security challenges by adapting standard processes.
  • Establish operational workflows for addressing application security vulnerabilities.
  • Communicate the impact of vulnerabilities to stakeholders across the company.
  • Implement and configure vulnerability management platforms and tools.
  • Identify patterns in data to determine root causes and mitigation strategies.
  • Drive continuous improvements in security processes through collaboration.

What we're looking for

  • - Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • - 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, specifically in vulnerability management and remediation.
  • - Proficiency in Ruby, Java, Python, JavaScript, or Swift for security application development.
  • - Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and experience remediating them.
  • - Experience working with financial services regulations like PCI-DSS and ISO27001.

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