Remote Risk Engineer Jobs

Remote risk engineer jobs are actively hiring across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in insurance, financial services, and technology. Companies bringing on remote risk engineers right now include AIG, Alpaca, and GitLab. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerAIG
Top industryNon-Profit
Top credentialBachelor's degree in engineering
Companies hiring10

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Risk, Data & AI Software Engineer (Remote, US)
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Risk, Data & AI Software Engineer (Remote, US)
Allstate Insurance
Remote
Full-stack Engineering
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$91k - $154k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Principal Information Security Engineer - Governance & Risk (Remote)
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Principal Information Security Engineer - Governance & Risk (Remote)
Ferguson
Richmond, Virginia
Automation QA
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
$11k.74 - $19k.46/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Senior Engineer - Enterprise AI Risk (Remote)
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Senior Engineer - Enterprise AI Risk (Remote)
United Airlines
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$112k - $147k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
10,000+

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GRC Engineer (Governance Risk and Compliance)
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GRC Engineer (Governance Risk and Compliance)
Coterie Insurance
Remote
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$115k - $140k/yr
Remote (US)
51-200

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Senior Security Risk Engineer
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Senior Security Risk Engineer
GitLab Inc
Remote
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$139k - $189k/yr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Remote Risk Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

GitLab2 open roles
AIG1 open role
Alpaca1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Non-Profit & Social Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote risk engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, risk management, or a related technical discipline
  • Professional certification such as ARM, CPCU, PE, or FRM
  • Experience conducting site inspections, risk assessments, or loss control surveys
  • Proficiency in risk modeling software and quantitative analysis tools
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including OSHA, NFPA, and industry-specific standards
  • Strong written communication skills for producing risk reports and client recommendations

Tips for Your Remote Risk Engineer Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote risk engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings mixed in.

Demonstrate async communication in your application

Remote risk engineering teams rely on written handoffs, documented risk registers, and async status updates. Use your cover letter and resume to show examples of reports, risk memos, or documentation you have produced independently, not just meetings you attended.

Highlight remote-ready risk tools on your resume

Call out the specific platforms you use for quantitative modeling, incident tracking, and distributed collaboration, such as Monte Carlo simulation tools, GRC software, or project tracking systems. Remote hiring managers scan for tool familiarity before scheduling interviews.

Prepare structured examples for remote interviews

Remote risk engineer interviews frequently test judgment in ambiguous, low-oversight situations. Prepare two or three examples where you identified a risk, escalated it in writing, and drove a resolution without in-person coordination. Concrete outcomes matter more than process descriptions.

Remote Risk Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote risk engineer job?

Target companies that already operate distributed teams, particularly in insurance tech, financial services, and enterprise software, where remote risk engineering is an established practice. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to deliver risk assessments and reports without in-person oversight. Certifications like ARM, FRM, or relevant actuarial credentials strengthen your candidacy, as does demonstrated experience with remote collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.

Which companies hire remote risk engineers?

Employers currently hiring remote risk engineers include AIG, Alpaca, and GitLab, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote risk engineer roles are most common at remote-first insurers, fintech firms, and enterprise technology companies that run distributed risk and compliance teams.

Can you get a remote risk engineer job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level risk engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to operate independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Remote-first insurtechs and financial technology startups are more likely to hire junior candidates than traditional firms. Showing completed coursework in risk management, a portfolio of risk analysis projects, or a relevant certification like ARM or FRM can substitute for direct work history.

Do you need a degree for remote risk engineer jobs?

Not always. Many remote employers prefer a degree in engineering, finance, mathematics, or a related field, but distributed teams often weigh demonstrated skills and results more heavily than academic credentials alone. Candidates who can show completed risk assessments, proficiency in quantitative modeling tools, or industry certifications regularly compete for remote roles without a four-year degree.

Which industries hire the most remote risk engineers?

Remote risk engineer roles concentrate in Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire risk engineers remotely because their distributed operations require consistent risk oversight across multiple locations, time zones, and regulatory environments.

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