--- title: "Mid-level Security Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-engineer/locations/seattle-wa/mid-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Security Engineer market brief · Seattle, WA # Mid-level Security Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA 115 mid-level security engineer openings are live in the Seattle, WA area from 44 employers, led by Amazon, JPMC, and Meta. The middle half of posted salaries runs $125,480–$176,000 a year (median $148,020), from the 77% of listings that disclose pay. 12% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Seattle%2C+WA)[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** : 115 : Live security engineer openings currently tracked in the Seattle market. **Companies hiring** : 44 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $148,020 : 77% 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 [Mid-level](/jobs/security-engineer/locations/seattle-wa/mid-level)115 jobs Seattle's security engineer market is led by mid-level openings, with 115 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 115 Hiring employers 44 Salary coverage 77% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 69 26 companies · $133,560 median Established employers 19 11 companies · $171,458 median Top of market 8 6 companies · $196,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $125,480 P50 $148,020 P75 $176,000 P90 $187,300 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 mid-level security engineer listings in Seattle - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Seattle%2C+WA)[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 Seattle, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 115 live roles tracked in this market. - 44 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Seattle%2C+WA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/security-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Security Engineer in Seattle Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 115 security engineer openings across 44 employers establish the current Seattle opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 115 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Amazon is one of the most active visible employers, with 29 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 Seattle market view into active employers and representative security engineer openings Employer activity · 44 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Amazon logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Ffavicon.ico) AmazonStartups & growing teams29Open roles](/company/amazon)![JPMC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Djpmc.com%26sz%3D128) JPMCEmployer profile19Open roles [![Meta logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meta.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=Kv9hmvtW87L8AVNmUcEumlrbiDoDlFqCZNf-glypUM4) MetaStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/meta)[![SpaceX logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspacex.com%2Fassets%2Ffavicon-spacex.ico) SpaceXEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/spacex)[![Microsoft logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.microsoft.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fmicrosoftcareersvnext%2Fen%2Fimages%2Fsystem-icons-do-not-delete-%2Ffav-icon.png) MicrosoftStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/microsoft)[![Apple logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapple.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=1Mml8kDrMwt8Wxx0jzfCZh29FHOJrhYgvTKBfK7Q3M8) AppleTop of market3Open roles](/company/apple)[![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Startups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/deloitte6)[![Google logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gstatic.com%2Fimages%2Fbranding%2Fsearchlogo%2Fico%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=BDKNIk76wJac9i-LAZppluVpAO3UuN8wc9QbQfIxuFY) GoogleEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/google) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 115 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Security Engineer III, AWS Proactive Security TeamMid-levelAmazonSeattle, Washington$178,400Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/security-engineer-iii-aws-proactive-security-team-at-amazon-3949da12-e9c7-5bdc-8f38-06df2b9b4275)[Principal Security EngineerMid-levelWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (UK), LLPSeattle, Washington$147,050Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/principal-security-engineer-at-wilson-sonsini-goodrich-and-rosati-uk-d2c3e9f1-cc8b-590c-b30c-d7c2752f3fc1)[Lead Security Engineer - Python or Java, AWSMid-levelJPMCSeattle, WashingtonPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/lead-security-engineer-python-or-java-aws-at-jpmc-7248bc42-d399-5070-bc5c-0593556e264f)[Lead Cybersecurity Architect, AI/Agentic SecurityMid-levelJPMCSeattle, WashingtonPosted Oct 7, 2026](/job/lead-cybersecurity-architect-ai-agentic-security-at-jpmc-5a5a06ce-b305-507e-85a3-f69d35dd35db)[Lead Security Engineer - Confidential ComputingMid-levelJPMCSeattle, WashingtonPosted Oct 2, 2026](/job/lead-security-engineer-confidential-computing-at-jpmc-b8ef2e44-7d37-53d2-af73-6df8cc341eec)[Principal Security EngineerMid-levelMicrosoftRedmond, Washington$142,800Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/principal-security-engineer-at-microsoft-9bfaa560-905d-5c15-b055-e9d784516539)[Senior Security Engineer, AI & AGI SecurityMid-levelAmazonSeattle, Washington$178,400Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/senior-security-engineer-ai-and-agi-security-at-amazon-608348b4-91c5-55ee-b045-a81c33bbab02)[Sr Security Engineer, HW, Devices and Services SecurityMid-levelAmazonSeattle, Washington$183,000Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/sr-security-engineer-hw-devices-and-services-security-at-amazon-ec8100d6-9d03-58e6-91a8-4abbb276cdff) [Explore all 115 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Seattle%2C+WA) ## Mid-level Security Engineer jobs in Seattle: 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 mid-level security engineer jobs are open in Seattle? Metaintro tracks 115 live mid-level security engineer openings from 44 employers in the Seattle, WA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do mid-level security engineer jobs in Seattle pay? The median posted salary is $148,020 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $125,480 to $176,000. Based on the 77% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for mid-level security engineer jobs in Seattle? Amazon, JPMC, Meta, and SpaceX have the most open mid-level security engineer roles here right now, out of 44 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 Seattle. [Portland, OR](/jobs/security-engineer/locations/portland-or) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Seattle market. 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