Remote Security Software Engineer Jobs
Remote security software engineer jobs are concentrated across cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, fintech, and defense technology, with openings at remote-first software companies, distributed enterprise teams, and security-focused startups. Employers hiring remotely right now include Pinterest, ServiceNow, and GitLab, with roles from junior application security engineers to principal security architects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.
Job Title: Software Security Engineer
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Position Type: Full-time, Direct W2
Salary Range: $145,000–$165,000 Annually
Experience Required: 6+ years
Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an Software Security Engineer to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, partnering with engineering teams to design secure systems, identify vulnerabilities, and reduce risk across our application portfolio. The role blends hands-on offensive and defensive skills with strong communication and collaboration, helping development teams build secure software efficiently rather than slowing them down. The ideal candidate brings deep technical security expertise, strong software engineering fundamentals, and a track record of shipping security improvements that meaningfully reduce risk in production.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Five or more years of application security or security engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, common vulnerability classes, and modern exploit patterns.
- Hands-on experience performing code review across at least two major languages.
- Deep familiarity with SAST, DAST, SCA, and CI/CD-integrated security tooling.
- Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, and cryptographic primitives.
- Experience with cloud security and modern infrastructure controls.
- Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language for tooling and automation.
- Experience working closely with engineering teams in an Agile environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GWAPT, or CISSP.
- Experience with offensive security tooling and red-team operations.
- Bug bounty experience, public CVEs, or open-source security contributions.
- Familiarity with AI/LLM application security considerations.
- Exposure to regulated industries with strict compliance requirements.
How to Apply
Would you like to know more about this opportunity? For immediate consideration, please send your resume to Harry@bvteck.com or contact us at (908)676-4399. Learn more about Bright Vision Technologies at www.bvteck.com.
Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.
BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.
Job Title: Software Security Engineer
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Position Type: Full-time, Direct W2
Salary Range: $145,000–$165,000 Annually
Experience Required: 6+ years
Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an Software Security Engineer to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, partnering with engineering teams to design secure systems, identify vulnerabilities, and reduce risk across our application portfolio. The role blends hands-on offensive and defensive skills with strong communication and collaboration, helping development teams build secure software efficiently rather than slowing them down. The ideal candidate brings deep technical security expertise, strong software engineering fundamentals, and a track record of shipping security improvements that meaningfully reduce risk in production.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Five or more years of application security or security engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, common vulnerability classes, and modern exploit patterns.
- Hands-on experience performing code review across at least two major languages.
- Deep familiarity with SAST, DAST, SCA, and CI/CD-integrated security tooling.
- Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, and cryptographic primitives.
- Experience with cloud security and modern infrastructure controls.
- Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language for tooling and automation.
- Experience working closely with engineering teams in an Agile environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GWAPT, or CISSP.
- Experience with offensive security tooling and red-team operations.
- Bug bounty experience, public CVEs, or open-source security contributions.
- Familiarity with AI/LLM application security considerations.
- Exposure to regulated industries with strict compliance requirements.
How to Apply
Would you like to know more about this opportunity? For immediate consideration, please send your resume to Harry@bvteck.com or contact us at (908)676-4399. Learn more about Bright Vision Technologies at www.bvteck.com.
Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.
BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote security software engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in at least one systems or low-level language such as C, C++, or Rust
- Experience with secure software development lifecycle practices and threat modeling
- Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and common vulnerability classes across web and API layers
- Knowledge of cryptographic protocols, PKI, and key management concepts
- Active or ability to obtain a federal security clearance for government-adjacent roles
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related engineering field
Tips for Your Remote Security Software Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote security software engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sifting through location-filtered results or mixed job boards.
Build a portfolio of security work
Remote employers can't observe you in an office, so documented work carries more weight. Publish CTF writeups, contribute to open-source security tools, or maintain a home lab writeup that shows your threat modeling and secure development process in action.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote security software engineer teams run on written communication. Write a cover note that explains your security approach clearly and concisely, because how you write in the application is how hiring managers assume you'll communicate during incidents and code reviews.
Target distributed teams with security-embedded cultures
Remote-first companies that already have security integrated into their engineering workflow hire more quickly because there's no friction around remote security practices. Look for job descriptions that mention threat modeling in sprints, security champions programs, or async security review processes.
Remote Security Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote security software engineer job?
Target companies that operate fully distributed teams or have established remote security practices, such as cloud-native SaaS firms, fintech platforms, and cybersecurity vendors. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction and written communication alongside technical skills like threat modeling, secure code review, and familiarity with cloud security tooling. Candidates who can demonstrate async collaboration, document security decisions clearly, and work independently across time zones consistently stand out.
Which companies hire remote security software engineers?
Remote security software engineer roles are posted by Pinterest, ServiceNow, and GitLab and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The hiring mix tends to be remote-first software companies, distributed security teams at cloud and fintech firms, and cybersecurity vendors operating across multiple time zones.
Can you get a remote security software engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level security software engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person mentorship. Smaller remote-first companies and security-focused startups are the most accessible. A portfolio of hands-on work, such as CTF writeups, open-source security tooling contributions, or documented home lab projects, can substitute for professional experience and demonstrate you're ready to contribute without close supervision.
Do you need a degree for remote security software engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated skills over a formal degree for security software engineers, particularly certifications like OSCP, CISSP, or CEH alongside a strong portfolio of applied security work. Remote hiring processes that rely on technical screening stages tend to weight what you can actually do, so candidates who show real vulnerability research, secure development experience, or published tooling can compete without a four-year degree.
Which industries hire the most remote security software engineers?
Most remote security software engineer openings sit in Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors hire security software engineers remotely because their distributed engineering teams need embedded security expertise across geographies rather than centralized, on-site coverage.
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