$159.3k - $202.4k
to no-checkout retail, we push the boundaries of technology in every direction using the globe’s largest AWS deployment.As a Security Engineer, you will collaborate with software development teams to ensure we keep our c…
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Security engineers protect systems and data by finding vulnerabilities, building defenses, and responding to incidents. The work spans application security, infrastructure hardening, and threat detection.
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What security engineers earn in the US
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| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $38–$53 | $80k–$110k |
| Mid level | $53–$75 | $110k–$155k |
| Senior | $72–$101 | $150k–$210k |
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Amazon’s Stores AppSec Team is seeking a Security Engineer to help keep Amazon secure for its customers. In this role, you will attack Amazon’s services, applications, and websites to discover security issues and report…
$189k - $255.5k
continuing to invest heavily in building the best creator platform with the best team in the creator economy and are looking for a Security Engineer to support our mission.This role is Fully Remote (US only), or can be b…
Job-ID29024865Reference26-22013Remote100% RemoteThe client is seeking a Senior Security Automation Engineer to help design, build, and scale an enterprise security automation platform that improves security control valid…
$72k - $129k
the #VTeamLife.What you'll be doing: Our Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) team is a group of talented, creative thinkers... ...security testing environments using Docker and AWS.Partnering with engineering tea…
$209k - $313k
in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.Snap Security teams protect the trust and safety of our global community by... ...execute with privacy at the forefront.We’re looking for a Security Engineer to…
$183k - $247.6k
We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Security Engineer to own and drive security outcomes across our Devices infrastructure. In this role, you will operate as a senior security engineer, architecting and delivering s…
$152k - $241.5k
their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.We are looking fora highly motivated security engineer to join the GPU Software team. You will focus on automating how we enforce…
Job DetailExperience Level Sr LevelDegree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)Employment Full TimeWorking Type On SiteJob Reference 0000016494Salary Type AnnuallyIndustry Law Firms & Legal ServicesSelling Points Join a leading…
$104.64k - $136.03k
to grow and excel.Job DescriptionIn the assigned Job Role of Engineering Consultant 2, your Area Of Responsibility will be as below: Elicit... ...in DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, or Software Supply Chain Security. • H…
$145.9k - $234.2k
The Role: As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will help design, implement, and mature Moderna’s approach to API security across modern applications, platform services, and AI-enabled use cases. This role is primarily focuse…
$105.3k - $148.66k
join us and do something wonderful.Who we Are:Intel's Information Security organization enables Intel to provide secure products,... ...Information Security organization is seeking a Identity Security - PKI Engineer. The…
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Threat modelingOWASP and web app securityNetwork and cloud securityIncident responseScripting (Python, Bash)SIEM and detection toolingIdentity and access managementVulnerability managementExplaining risk to non-experts
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you would threat model a new feature.
Use a structure — assets, entry points, attacker goals — and show that you rank risks rather than listing everything. STRIDE is a fine scaffold if you actually apply it.
You find a critical vulnerability in production. What are your next steps?
Verify, assess exposure, contain, and coordinate disclosure and fix — with communication throughout. Panic-free process is the whole answer.
Explain a recent vulnerability class or breach and what you took from it.
Staying current is part of the job. Pick something real, explain the root cause simply, and connect it to a defense you would build.
How do you get developers to fix security issues they see as low priority?
Show empathy for delivery pressure: translate risk into business impact, make fixes easy, and build guardrails so the secure path is the default.
How would you secure a cloud environment from scratch?
Cover identity first, then network segmentation, logging, encryption, and automated policy checks. Saying 'IAM is where most cloud breaches start' shows you know the terrain.
What is the difference between authentication and authorization, and where do systems commonly get it wrong?
Define both crisply, then give a real failure mode like broken object-level authorization. The follow-through example is what distinguishes the answer.
Tell me about a security control you built or improved.
Describe the risk it addressed and evidence it worked — findings reduced, detection time improved. Controls without measurement are just hopes.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For security engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with concrete defensive wins: vulnerabilities remediated, detection coverage added, incident response times improved.
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List relevant certifications (Security+, OSCP, CISSP) prominently; this field still screens on them.
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Name the domains you cover — appsec, cloud security, detection — since 'security' alone is too broad to place you.
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Mention responsible disclosures, CTF results, or published research if you have them; they are strong credibility signals.
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Show you can work with engineers, not just audit them — secure code reviews, training, or paved-road tooling you built.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Security Analyst
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Security Engineer
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Senior Security Engineer
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Security Architect
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CISO
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Security Engineer jobs by city
RemoteNew York, NYSan Francisco, CASan Jose, CALos Angeles, CASan Diego, CASacramento, CAFresno, CASeattle, WAPortland, ORDenver, COSalt Lake City, UTLas Vegas, NVPhoenix, AZTucson, AZAlbuquerque, NMBoston, MAPhiladelphia, PAPittsburgh, PAWashington, DCBaltimore, MDRichmond, VAChicago, ILColumbus, OHCleveland, OHCincinnati, OHDetroit, MIIndianapolis, INMilwaukee, WIMinneapolis, MNKansas City, MOSt. Louis, MOOmaha, NEHouston, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXAustin, TXSan Antonio, TXOklahoma City, OKAtlanta, GAMiami, FLTampa, FLOrlando, FLJacksonville, FLCharlotte, NCRaleigh, NCNashville, TNMemphis, TNLouisville, KYNew Orleans, LA
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