PCIS Product Security Intern

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: As a Product Security intern at PayPal, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to secure over 400 million accounts and $1.6+ trillion in payments that move through our platforms each year. In this role, you'll contribute to product and application security efforts across PayPal and its business lines including Braintree, BCDC, Chargehound, Honey, Hyperwallet, Venmo, Xoom, and Zettle. Our mission is to embed security into every phase of the product development lifecycle, recognizing that security promotes quality engineering. We strive to create a culture of security by empowering teams to take responsibility for securing their own code and environments. We do this by providing leaders and engineers with the visibility, tools, guidance, training, and support needed to create secure products and systems. We prevent, identify, and respond to critical vulnerabilities within our ecosystem, driving response to limit potential impact to the business. Job Description: You way to impact: You will learn ### How product security integrates into a large-scale SDLC ### How security findings are triaged, prioritized, and remediated in production systems ### How modern security teams use automation and AI-assisted tools ### If you enjoy solving complex problems, bring curiosity to your work, and want to gain hands-on experience with a world-class team in the ever-changing field of product and application security, then please apply for this position! Your day-to-day: Responsibilities will be tailored based on your interest and experience. In your day-to-day role, you will: ### Use application security tools, including static, dynamic, and software composition analysis scanners, to identify security vulnerabilities in code and dependencies ### Apply AI-assisted security tools to analyze security scanner results and help reduce false positives ### Leverage AI-assisted code analysis to understand vulnerability root causes and recommend secure remediation approaches ### Support asset and service inventory efforts using automated and AI-driven discovery tools to improve coverage and visibility across applications and environments ### Assist with security scanning and monitoring activities, including learning how runtime security controls and guardrails are used to detect and prevent risky behavior in production systems ### Provide guidance to engineers on secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation, with mentorship from senior product security engineers ### Contribute to security design and code reviews, penetration testing activities, and threat modeling exercises for new and existing product features ### Help document and improve vulnerability management and incident response processes, including contributing to runbooks and automation efforts ### Stay current on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and defensive techniques, and apply that knowledge when assessing risk across applications and services. What do you need to bring: ### Basic understanding of secure coding practices and common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) ### Demonstrated interest in cyber security (bug bounty submissions, cyber security club participation, personal projects, etc.) ### Proficiency with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, Ruby, etc.) ### Interest in learning about application security, including security tools like SAST, DAST, and SCA ### Basic understanding of version control systems like Git ### Willingness to collaborate with team members and communicate effectively within a professional setting ### Ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills ### Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Internship Program Information and Requirements: ### This is a Summer 2026 Internship program. Spring and Fall 2026 internships are not available. ### Must currently be pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field from an accredited college or university. ### Must be returning to school in the Fall of 2026. ### Must reside in the U.S. during the Summer internship program. Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications: The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is: Primary Location | Pay Range: Chicago, Illinois | ($28 - $49 Hourly) Subsidiary: PayPal Travel Percent: 0 PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us. For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations. Our Benefits: At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset—you. That's why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you. We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com. Who We Are: Click Here to learn more about our culture and community. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com. Belonging at PayPal: Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal. Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community. We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.