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Security Engineer
What 294 fast-growing companies ask for — updated September 2026
Across 604 active Security Engineer postings, AWS is the most-requested skill — in 46% of listings, ahead of Python and Communication. 294 companies are hiring right now, led by SpaceX. 44% of Security Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 16% are remote.
604active postings
44%ask for AI skills
16%remote
294companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | 46% | |
| Python | 46% | |
| Communication | 45% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 41% | |
| Cybersecurity | 33% | |
| Identity Management | 30% | |
| Computer Science | 30% | |
| GCP | 30% | |
| Collaboration | 29% | |
| Azure | 28% | |
| Vulnerability | 26% | |
| SOC | 26% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| SpaceX | 19 |
| Aurora | 16 |
| Ripple | 14 |
| Jane Street | 14 |
| Braze | 13 |
| Anduril Industries | 13 |