Manager, Cyber Data Science & Eng

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:

What you need to know about the role:

The Cyber Data Science & Engineering Manager role requires leading a team in developing and implementing machine learning models for cyber threat management, demanding strong technical expertise in data science, programming, and cybersecurity. Candidates must be prepared to blend strategic leadership with hands-on technical contributions, driving both the delivery of data solutions and the team's alignment with organizational cybersecurity goals.

Meet our team:

This role directly enhances the business' ability to proactively identify and neutralize cyber threats through advanced data science techniques. By leading the development of sophisticated machine learning models and automated response systems, this role significantly reduces the time it takes to detect and react to security incidents. Furthermore, the role ensures the business benefits from the latest threat intelligence, continually adapting its defenses against emerging cyber risks. Ultimately, this leadership position strengthens the company's overall cybersecurity posture, protecting critical assets and maintaining customer trust.

Job Description:

Your way to impact:

As a leader of our Cyber Data Science and Engineering team, This role will require a balance of strategic thinking, technical skill, mentorship ability, and business acumen specifically tailored to addressing and mitigating cyber threats at scale.

Your day to day:

Advanced Threat Detection:

Oversee the design, development, and implementation of machine learning models for detecting and responding to cyber threats across various data sources, including network traffic, user behavior, endpoint activity, and product web sessions.

Continuously refine and enhance detection algorithms based on new threat intelligence and feedback from incident response teams.

Threat Intelligence Integration:

Oversee the analysis and application of threat intelligence data to improve detection capabilities, ensuring that models are trained on the latest threat actor behaviors and techniques.

Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to integrate contextual data into services to all stakeholders, enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of cyber operations.

Automated Response Solutions:

Oversee the development automated response systems that leverage machine learning outputs to initiate immediate actions ag