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# Security Engineer 2

- **Company:** Remitly, Inc.
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $168,000 - $210,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Query Languages, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, Golang
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/security-engineer-2-detection-response-remitly-com-8553808

## About the Role

* Security, software, or systems engineering experience, including hands-on detection engineering, incident response, or security operations
 * Detections or security automation you've built and maintained in production
 * Proficiency in one or more programming and query languages such as Python or Golang, and SQL
 * Day-to-day use of AI tools in your engineering work, taking ownership of what they produce
 * Hands-on experience responding to real security incidents, including working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
 * Strong written and verbal communication, including under time pressure
 * Strong attention to detail and a high degree of discretion

## Description

We're looking for a Security Engineer to join Remitly's Detection & Response Team located in Seattle, Washington, USA. You'll build and own the detections, automation, and tooling that help us find and contain threats fast, and you'll be on the front line when something happens. We treat detections as code and leverage AI for investigations as we move to AI-assisted triage on alerts. You'll work closely with teammates and partners in engineering, IT, legal, and privacy. Your work directly protects our customers' data and money., 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.