What do security engineers build?

Authentication/authorization systems, encryption implementations, security scanning pipelines, cloud security controls, WAF configurations, secrets management, and incident response automation.

What salary can security engineers expect?

Security engineer salaries range from $110k for mid-level to $220k+ for senior engineers. AppSec engineers at tech companies and cleared security engineers in defense earn the most.

What skills do security engineer jobs require?

Programming (Python, Go), cloud security (AWS IAM, Security Hub), OWASP Top 10, cryptography basics, CI/CD security tooling, and infrastructure hardening. OSCP or cloud security certifications are valued.

675+ JobsUpdated Apr 9, 2026

Security Engineer Jobs

Security engineers build secure systems from the ground up - implementing authentication, encryption, access controls, and security automation. Unlike analysts who monitor threats, security engineers design and code the defenses. These positions span application security, cloud security, and infrastructure hardening.

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Salary Range

$100k – $244k

Top Companies

Robinhood, NerdWallet, careMESH, OMERS Administration Corporation, Robert Half, LiveKit +34 more

Job Types

100% Full Time

Top Locations

CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Arlington, McLean

Work Model

74% On-Site, 24% Hybrid, 2% Remote

Experience Levels

44% Mid Level, 40% Senior, 10% Junior

We found 675 security engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Washington, District of Columbia, Arlington. Salaries range from $100k to $244k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (74%), Hybrid (24%), Remote (2%). Top employers include Robinhood, NerdWallet, careMESH and 37 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Security Engineer Jobs

Robinhood4 jobs

NerdWallet3 jobs

careMESH2 jobs

OMERS Administration Corporation2 jobs

Robert Half2 jobs

LiveKit2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$116k–$244k

5 jobs

Mid Level

$120k–$175k

22 jobs

Senior

$119k–$214k

20 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

2 jobs

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