Security Engineer Jobs in Washington
Security Engineer jobs in Washington are among the most actively recruited in the country, concentrated in cloud infrastructure, enterprise network defense, and government and defense contracting, with openings from entry-level analysts through principal and staff engineers. Seattle and the Eastside corridor anchor most hiring, with Bellevue and Redmond generating consistent demand, while the Puget Sound defense hub around Tacoma and Bremerton sustains federal and contractor roles year-round. Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing are among the largest and most established employers in the state seeking security engineers across application security, cloud security, and threat intelligence. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Category: Engineering
Job ID: R_106377
Job Type: Regular
Job Description:
At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we’ve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it’s supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we’re not just here to move money. We’re here to move our global customers forward.
We’re looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that’s you and you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career then we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.
About the Role:
We're looking for a Security Engineer to join Remitly's Detection & Response Team located in Seattle, Washington, USA. You’ll build and own the detections, automation, and tooling that help us find and contain threats fast, and you’ll be on the front line when something happens. We treat detections as code and leverage AI for investigations as we move to AI-assisted triage on alerts. You’ll work closely with teammates and partners in engineering, IT, legal, and privacy. Your work directly protects our customers’ data and money.
You Will:
- Build and own detections as code, plus the automation and tooling around them
- Investigate suspicious activity, take part in on-call, threat hunts, and lead response to incidents
- Build AI into how we detect and investigate, and help make sure it’s right before we rely on it
- Help us stay ahead of emerging threats, including those involving AI
- Give thorough code reviews, take part in design reviews, and keep runbooks current
You Have:
- Security, software, or systems engineering experience, including hands-on detection engineering, incident response, or security operations
- Detections or security automation you’ve built and maintained in production
- Proficiency in one or more programming and query languages such as Python or Golang, and SQL
- Day-to-day use of AI tools in your engineering work, taking ownership of what they produce
- Hands-on experience responding to real security incidents, including working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication, including under time pressure
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of discretion
Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $168,000-$210,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.
Our Benefits:
Flexible paid time off
Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Learning & development benefits
Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together
At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster.
Under the Company's current hybrid-work expectations, employees in this position work onsite Tuesday through Thursday each week. Additional onsite attendance may be required based on business needs, and the Company may modify its hybrid-work expectations from time to time. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.
Remitly is an E-Verify Employer
At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Category: Engineering
Job ID: R_106377
Job Type: Regular
Job Description:
At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we’ve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it’s supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we’re not just here to move money. We’re here to move our global customers forward.
We’re looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that’s you and you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career then we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.
About the Role:
We're looking for a Security Engineer to join Remitly's Detection & Response Team located in Seattle, Washington, USA. You’ll build and own the detections, automation, and tooling that help us find and contain threats fast, and you’ll be on the front line when something happens. We treat detections as code and leverage AI for investigations as we move to AI-assisted triage on alerts. You’ll work closely with teammates and partners in engineering, IT, legal, and privacy. Your work directly protects our customers’ data and money.
You Will:
- Build and own detections as code, plus the automation and tooling around them
- Investigate suspicious activity, take part in on-call, threat hunts, and lead response to incidents
- Build AI into how we detect and investigate, and help make sure it’s right before we rely on it
- Help us stay ahead of emerging threats, including those involving AI
- Give thorough code reviews, take part in design reviews, and keep runbooks current
You Have:
- Security, software, or systems engineering experience, including hands-on detection engineering, incident response, or security operations
- Detections or security automation you’ve built and maintained in production
- Proficiency in one or more programming and query languages such as Python or Golang, and SQL
- Day-to-day use of AI tools in your engineering work, taking ownership of what they produce
- Hands-on experience responding to real security incidents, including working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication, including under time pressure
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of discretion
Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $168,000-$210,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.
Our Benefits:
Flexible paid time off
Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Learning & development benefits
Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together
At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster.
Under the Company's current hybrid-work expectations, employees in this position work onsite Tuesday through Thursday each week. Additional onsite attendance may be required based on business needs, and the Company may modify its hybrid-work expectations from time to time. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.
Remitly is an E-Verify Employer
At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Security Engineer Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon66
- Apple22
- Microsoft16
- Amazon Web Services11
- Meta10
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software27
- Retail7
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces7
- Banking & Financial Services5
- Science & Research4
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security engineer jobs across Washington.
- Relevant industry certification such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ is strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with cloud security platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Proficiency in threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing methodologies
- Experience with SIEM tools, intrusion detection systems, and security incident response
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, or CIS Controls
Security Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security engineer in Washington?
Washington does not require a state-issued license to work as a security engineer, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most roles expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems, combined with certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or a cloud-provider security specialty. Washington employers, especially those in defense contracting, also value candidates who can obtain or already hold a federal security clearance.
How much do security engineers make in Washington?
Security engineers in Washington earn a median of about $128,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,210 for the lowest 10% to over $200,610 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring security engineers in Washington right now include Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of major cloud platforms, aerospace firms, and federal contractors means demand is broad, covering both commercial product security and government-focused compliance and cleared work.
Which Washington cities have the most security engineer jobs?
Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue have the most security engineer openings in Washington. Seattle and the Eastside cities of Bellevue and Redmond drive the largest share of volume through the headquarters and major campuses of Amazon, Microsoft, and their vendor ecosystems, while Tacoma and the greater Puget Sound area generate steady demand from defense contractors and federal agencies tied to nearby military installations.
Are there remote security engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 62% of security engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and cloud-native nature of much of the work. Roles centered on cloud security architecture, application security review, and threat intelligence analysis are the most likely to offer full or partial remote arrangements, while positions requiring hands-on lab access or federal clearance tend to be on-site.
How can I get hired as a security engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or associate security analyst role, which Washington's large technology and defense employers use as a feeder into full security engineer positions. Amazon and Microsoft run structured university hire and rotational programs that accept candidates with strong academic backgrounds but limited professional experience. Lateral moves from IT support, systems administration, or network operations are common on-ramps, and holding CompTIA Security+ or a relevant cloud certification gives candidates a clear edge in competitive applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to security engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to security engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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