Security Software Engineer Jobs in Washington

Security Software Engineer jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cloud infrastructure, defense contracting, and enterprise software across seniority levels from entry-level to principal engineer. Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond anchor the market, with major employers including Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing maintaining large, sustained security engineering teams across the state. The most sought-after specializations in Washington are cloud security architecture, application security, and secure software development lifecycle engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top employerAmazon
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring4
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Snowflake
Software Engineer Intern (Core, Infrastructure & Security) — Spring 2027
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Software Engineer Intern (Core, Infrastructure & Security) — Spring 2027
Snowflake
Bellevue, Washington
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$236k - $339k/yr
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Anduril
Security Software Engineer, Endpoint Security
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Security Software Engineer, Endpoint Security
Anduril
Seattle, Washington
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$166k - $220k/yr
501-1,000

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Amazon.com
Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security
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Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$144k - $194k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Senior Software Dev Engineer (Security), AWS Security Corporate Response
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Senior Software Dev Engineer (Security), AWS Security Corporate Response
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$168k - $227k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Manager III, Software Development Manager, InfraSec Access Boundary Security
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Amazon.com
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Manager III, Software Development Manager, InfraSec Access Boundary Security
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$185k - $250k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Security Software Engineer Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bellevue
5 jobs
Redmond
4 jobs
Kirkland
2 jobs

Security Software Engineer Job Market in Washington

A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon12
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services3
  • Google
    Google2
  • Anthropic
    Anthropic2
  • Microsoft
    Microsoft2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Science & Research
  • Retail
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Washington Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in security software engineer jobs across Washington.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related engineering field
  • Hands-on experience with secure software development lifecycle practices and threat modeling
  • Proficiency in at least one major cloud security platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Industry certification such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ recognized by Washington employers
  • Demonstrated experience with vulnerability assessment tools, penetration testing, or code review
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a federal security clearance for defense-sector roles in Washington

Security Software Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a security software engineer in Washington?

Washington does not require a state-issued license to work as a security software engineer, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or cybersecurity. From there, certifications like CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ strengthen a candidacy significantly. Washington's concentration of cloud and defense employers means hands-on cloud security or clearance-eligible experience accelerates hiring considerably.

How much do security software engineers make in Washington?

Security software engineers in Washington earn a median of about $166,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,810 for the lowest 10% to over $255,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire security software engineers in Washington?

Employers hiring security software engineers in Washington right now include Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's dense concentration of cloud, aerospace, and defense organizations means security engineering roles appear across a wide range of employer sizes and sectors throughout the state.

Which Washington cities have the most security software engineer jobs?

Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond have the most security software engineer openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive the majority of listings through their headquarters-dense tech ecosystem anchored by companies like Amazon and Microsoft, while Redmond's concentration of enterprise software and defense contractors generates consistent demand outside the core Seattle metro.

Are there remote security software engineer jobs in Washington?

Yes, and more than most engineering fields, because security software engineering is primarily code-and-analysis work that translates well to distributed teams. About 50% of security software engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broad industry acceptance of distributed security teams. Application security and cloud security roles are the sub-areas most frequently posted as fully remote.

How can I get hired as a security software engineer in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a software engineering or IT role with a security component, then moving laterally once you have foundational credentials. Washington employers including Microsoft and Amazon run university recruit and early-career programs that accept new graduates into security-adjacent engineering tracks. Building a portfolio of capture-the-flag competitions, open-source security tooling contributions, or a CompTIA Security+ certification gives candidates without professional experience a concrete edge when applying to these programs.

Where can I find and apply to security software engineer jobs in Washington?

You can find and apply to security software engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.

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