Staff Product Security AI Engineer

A Staff Product Security AI Engineer at PayPal

will lead technical efforts to secure AI-assisted software development, protect AI-enabled products and agentic systems, and use AI to enhance vulnerability detection and remediation. This hands-on role involves collaborating with security, engineering, product, and platform teams to implement scalable security controls across PayPal’s global operations. The position requires a deep understanding of AI security challenges and the ability to influence technical direction while mentoring engineers and participating in architecture reviews and control design.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree, with expertise in security practices, AI systems, and threat modeling. Experience with tools like Go, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, and machine learning frameworks is highly valued. The role offers a competitive salary range of $160,500 to $238,700 annually, depending on location, with additional compensation including performance bonuses and equity. PayPal provides a hybrid work model, allowing 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, and offers comprehensive benefits focused on employee wellbeing.