--- title: "Security Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-engineer/locations/austin-tx" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Security Engineer market brief · Austin, TX # Security Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX 217 security engineer openings are live in the Austin, TX area from 85 employers, led by PayPal, Amazon, and 110 Visa U.S.A. Inc.. The middle half of posted salaries runs $104,509–$159,650 a year (median $128,900), from the 70% of listings that disclose pay. Senior roles are the largest group, at 33% of openings. 10% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Austin%2C+TX)[Browse all Security Engineer markets](/jobs/security-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 217 : Live security engineer openings currently tracked in the Austin market. **Companies hiring** : 85 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $128,900 : 70% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/security-engineer/locations/austin-tx/entry-level)63 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/security-engineer/locations/austin-tx/mid-level)51 jobs [Senior](/jobs/security-engineer/locations/austin-tx/senior)71 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/security-engineer/locations/austin-tx/lead)13 jobs Austin is senior-heavy for security engineer roles: 36% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at senior. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 217 Hiring employers 85 Salary coverage 70% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 133 41 companies · $122,570 median Established employers 47 20 companies · $182,000 median Top of market 13 7 companies · $180,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $104,509 P50 $128,900 P75 $159,650 P90 $183,600 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live security engineer listings in Austin - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Austin%2C+TX)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare security engineer opportunities in Austin, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 217 live roles tracked in this market. - 85 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Austin%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/security-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Security Engineer in Austin Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 217 security engineer openings across 85 employers establish the current Austin opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Senior leads the derived level mix with 71 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers PayPal is one of the most active visible employers, with 30 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Austin market view into active employers and representative security engineer openings Employer activity · 85 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![PayPal logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypalobjects.com%2Fmarketing%2Fweb%2Ficons%2Fmonogram%2Fpp258.png&sig=EMpPAawptElGS9mWtVblyD6h08qeR9VeI6PJ4nQl_OQ) PayPalStartups & growing teams30Open roles](/company/paypal)[![Amazon logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Ffavicon.ico) AmazonStartups & growing teams28Open roles](/company/amazon) 110 Visa U.S.A. Inc.Startups & growing teams9Open roles [![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Startups & growing teams9Open roles](/company/deloitte6)[![Oracle logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.oracle.com.ico&sig=6iwQTJPqyQ6yX8PmMVksrBKVHh0F4vRh200xqWo88tY) OracleEstablished employers6Open roles](/company/oracle) Sistema TechnologiesEmployer profile6Open roles [![Apple logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapple.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=1Mml8kDrMwt8Wxx0jzfCZh29FHOJrhYgvTKBfK7Q3M8) AppleEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/apple)[![Fluidstack logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffluidstack.io%2Ficon-light.png&sig=mPbtxehZuFPGYcN9fbegTMJpxvolIQE2o1HWXi5K0Tw) FluidstackEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/fluidstack-3157fb5e) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 217 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Infrastructure Security Engineer (Bare Metal & Platform)Entry-levelxAIAustin, Texas$100,000Posted Oct 10, 2026](/job/infrastructure-security-engineer-bare-metal-and-platform-at-xai-c5c1af4a-d286-571e-8e76-52beb2cb3599)[Security Engineer III, AWS Proactive Security TeamMid-levelAmazonAustin, Texas$178,400Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/security-engineer-iii-aws-proactive-security-team-at-amazon-3949da12-e9c7-5bdc-8f38-06df2b9b4275)[Senior Staff Cloud Security EngineerSeniorFindhelpAustin, TexasPosted Oct 9, 2026](/job/senior-staff-cloud-security-engineer-at-findhelp-a51175c8-e255-56d8-a514-30be03e45cf7)[Principal Security EngineerMid-levelWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (UK), LLPAustin, Texas$147,050Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/principal-security-engineer-at-wilson-sonsini-goodrich-and-rosati-uk-d2c3e9f1-cc8b-590c-b30c-d7c2752f3fc1)[AVP Tech, Edge Security EngineerMid-levelLPL FinancialAustin, Texas$122,570Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/avp-tech-edge-security-engineer-at-lpl-financial-07791774-16ac-5f09-837e-a9d8bc563d6f)[AI Security EngineerLive roleCharles SchwabAustin, Texas$130,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/ai-security-engineer-at-charles-schwab-0e0f1330-6f79-5d6d-90c8-0b9efeeb9c64)[Cybersecurity Sr Manager - Utilities IndustrySeniorAccentureAustin, Texas$132,500Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/cybersecurity-sr-manager-utilities-industry-at-accenture-28c118ef-097c-58ee-85e7-8b07dbd55fdb)[Cyber - AI Cloud Security Engineer - Senior ConsultantEntry-levelDeloitte6Austin, Texas$105,400Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/cyber-ai-cloud-security-engineer-senior-consultant-at-deloitte6-7f3edd5d-53d4-59a1-a914-ac7c0acf7e68) [Explore all 217 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Austin%2C+TX) ## Security Engineer jobs in Austin: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many security engineer jobs are open in Austin? Metaintro tracks 217 live security engineer openings from 85 employers in the Austin, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do security engineer jobs in Austin pay? The median posted salary is $128,900 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $104,509 to $159,650. Based on the 70% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most security engineer openings in Austin? Senior roles lead with 71 openings. Experience level is known for 91% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for security engineer jobs in Austin? PayPal, Amazon, 110 Visa U.S.A. Inc., and Deloitte6 have the most open security engineer roles here right now, out of 85 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Security Engineer demand around Austin. 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