Bug Bounty Program 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 Description Summary: We are seeking a Bug Bounty Program Intern who will assist in the daily operations, oversight, and innovation of our bug bounty program. As part of our Security team, you will gain hands-on experience managing vulnerability reports, assisting with day-to-day activities of a bug bounty triager, coordinating with security researchers, and optimizing program processes. This internship is an excellent opportunity for anyone passionate about cybersecurity, program management, and driving continuous improvements in a collaborative environment.

**Job Description**:
Key Responsibilities:

- Support the bug bounty triager in handling daily tasks, including validating bug submissions, assessing severity and impact, communicating with researchers, and coordinating remediation efforts.
- Conduct oversight reviews on the bug bounty reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal guidelines.
- Identify and recommend process enhancements to streamline bug bounty program operations and maintain high standards of efficiency.
- Assist in analyzing data related to program efficiency, optimize the bug bounty program, return on investment, and overall impact.
- Contribute to operational activities, such as documentation updates, process improvements, data streamlining and stakeholder coordination.
- Analyze vulnerability trends and contribute to data-driven discussions on how to proactively address recurring issues.
- Research and test new automation or triage tools that can improve the speed and effectiveness of the bug bounty program.
- Stay current with the latest security research, bug bounty best practices, and emerging threats.

**Requirements**:

- Graduate in Dec 2025 or 2026 and pursue bachelor/masters degrees in Computer Science related area.
- Availability for a 5 to 6 months full-time internship, starting in May or July 2025.
- Basic cyber security skills.
- Knowledge of any bug tracking software.
- Passion to make a difference

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.

**Who We Are**:
**Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Belonging at PayPal**:
Our employees are central to adv