Security Jobs
Security is the engineering discipline of protecting software, infrastructure, data and AI systems from threats and unauthorised access. Engineers use security controls, risk assessment, monitoring and compliance practices to reduce vulnerabilities and operational risk.
Browse 703 open Security jobs from 27 companies including OpenAI, Nvidia, and Anthropic. Popular hiring locations include San Francisco, United States, and New York City.
703 Open Security Jobs
Security Salary Ranges
Pay is quoted per market: the same role is worth several times more in one city than in another, so a single figure spanning countries would describe none of them. 695 of these 703 listings publish a salary. Markets with fewer than 8 disclosed salaries are not shown.
Median yearly pay by country, each in the currency named in its own row
| Country | Median | Middle 50% | Currency | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $270,000 | $218,000 – $328,000 | USD | 573 |
| United Kingdom | £114,000 | £93,000 – £204,000 | GBP | 48 |
| Canada | $155,000 | $141,000 – $190,000 | USD | 35 |
| Ireland | €114,000 | €96,000 – €138,000 | EUR | 30 |
| Germany | €107,000 | €90,000 – €129,000 | EUR | 27 |
| Netherlands | €88,000 | €78,000 – €103,000 | EUR | 27 |
Median yearly pay by metro, each in the currency named in its own row
| Metro | Median | Middle 50% | Currency | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, United States | $311,000 | $270,000 – $362,000 | USD | 224 |
| New York City, United States | $308,000 | $228,000 – $362,000 | USD | 140 |
| Santa Clara, United States | $270,000 | $245,000 – $352,000 | USD | 120 |
| Seattle, United States | $319,000 | $280,000 – $362,000 | USD | 74 |
| Washington, United States | $265,000 | $230,000 – $348,000 | USD | 35 |
A job open in more than one place is counted by each market it is open in, so the Listings column adds up to more than the number of listings.
Seniority and Work Setup for Security Roles
| Level | Jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Intern | 1 | <1% |
| Junior | 4 | 1% |
| Middle | 193 | 27% |
| Senior | 531 | 76% |
A role can be open to more than one level, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
| Setup | Jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Remote | 224 | 32% |
| Hybrid | 254 | 36% |
| On-site | 256 | 36% |
A role can offer more than one arrangement, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
86 offer visa sponsorship and 145 offer relocation assistance.
Skills Commonly Paired with Security
Out of 703 Security jobs
| Skill | Jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AI | 526 | 75% |
| Python | 307 | 44% |
| API | 256 | 36% |
| Compliance | 216 | 31% |
| Observability | 200 | 28% |
| Kubernetes | 182 | 26% |
| Go | 171 | 24% |
| Distributed Systems | 165 | 23% |
Top Companies Hiring for Security
Employers with the most open Security jobs
| Company | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| OpenAI | 145 |
| Nvidia | 132 |
| Anthropic | 81 |
| Grafana Labs | 44 |
| Stripe | 34 |
| Bloomberg | 29 |
| SentinelOne | 28 |
| SpaceXAI | 20 |
Where Security Jobs Are Located
Where these Security jobs are based
| Location | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, United States | 225 |
| United States | 161 |
| New York City, United States | 141 |
| Santa Clara, United States | 121 |
| Seattle, United States | 75 |
| Washington, United States | 35 |
| United Kingdom | 33 |
| Canada | 30 |
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