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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Engineer - **Company:** Remitly, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, United States - **Salary:** $168,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Software as a Service, Query Languages, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Software Tools, Kusto Query Language, Security Information and Event Management, Data Logging, Scripting, Mitre Att&ck, Build Management, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0265058f-0bf6-41ed-adc6-38e9b48838e3 ## About the Role * 3+ years of experience in security or systems engineering * 1+ years of experience of those in threat detection or threat response, preferably in a cloud-first environment (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) * Experience using AI tools to support technical work, documentation, and problem-solving. * Familiarity with EDR, SIEM, SOAR, or related security tools. * Bachelor's degree in a related discipline OR equivalent practical experience * Able to lead in complex operating environments, sometimes in high stress situations * Comfortable writing and reading code/Queries - whether hand-written or AI/agent-assisted (e.g., Python, scripting, query languages like SPL/KQL) * Know what the MITRE ATT&CK framework is and how to apply it * Strong alignment to our mission and values * Strong attention to detail, operates with a high degree of discretion * Strong written and verbal communication skills ## Description We're searching for an early career Security Engineer to join Remitly's Threat Detection & Response Team. This role will help the team build out and own tools and capabilities and help advance the D&R program at Remitly. You'll accomplish this with a "detection as code" engineering mindset and partner closely with other team members and stakeholders in external teams. Your work will directly impact the security of Remitly data and help to safeguard our users. You Will: * Design and build logging and alerting systems to detect and investigate potentially malicious activity * Create and tune analytics to proactively detect threats with high quality ATT&CK coverage and low false positive rates * Investigate and triage interesting or suspicious events and participate in on-call rotation * Drive incident response efforts across cross-functional teams * Help define and execute threat detection and response strategy, Under the Company's current hybrid-work expectations, employees in this position work onsite Tuesday through Thursday each week. Additional onsite attendance may be required based on business needs, and the Company may modify its hybrid-work expectations from time to time. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most. Remitly is an E-Verify Employer At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ## Related Videos - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [JavaScript? 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