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Assistant Risk Engineer Jobs in Palmdale, CA (NOW HIRING)

Tech Expert Risk

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$100K - $130K/yr

Support process, model and end-user computing tool documentation efforts * Assist in efforts to ... Programming experience in C++ /Python/C#/Java/SQL/Tableau * Strong written and verbal communication ...

Participate in risk management activities in accordance with company procedures. * Lead and ... Ensure engineering documentation complies with internal quality standards. * Assist in the ...

... * Assist in the development and execution of monitoring policies and procedures to manage credit ... Bachelor's degree in finance required, Experience in Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Construction ...

Operations Engineer

Mojave, CA

$83K - $113K/yr

... vehicles * Assist in evaluation of risks and risk mitigation plans to determine if the risks are ... Experience with engineering, scheduling, and test data analysis tools * Knowledge of risk ...

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How much do assistant risk engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant risk engineer in Palmdale, CA is $94,869.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,400.00 and $111,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Risk Engineer vs Risk Analyst?

AspectAssistant Risk EngineerRisk Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, risk management, or related field; certifications like CRM or ARM are a plusBachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field; certifications like FRM or PRM are common
Work EnvironmentEngineering firms, insurance companies, or consulting firms; involved in risk assessment and mitigationFinancial institutions, insurance companies, or consulting firms; focused on data analysis and risk evaluation
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries requiring technical risk assessments, such as construction, manufacturing, and insuranceCommon in finance, insurance, and corporate risk management sectors

The Assistant Risk Engineer and Risk Analyst roles share similarities in risk assessment but differ in focus. The Assistant Risk Engineer often works on technical risk evaluations within engineering or industrial contexts, while the Risk Analyst primarily analyzes financial risks and data. Both roles require relevant certifications and are employed in industries emphasizing risk mitigation, but their daily tasks and industry applications vary.

What cities near Palmdale, CA are hiring for Assistant Risk Engineer jobs? Cities near Palmdale, CA with the most Assistant Risk Engineer job openings:

Senior Software Engineer - Risk Team

WinMax Systems Corporation

Los Angeles, CA • On-site, Remote

$60 - $65/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Risk Team
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Contract: 7 Months
 
Job Description:
Location Requirement

This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved locations:  Los Angeles, CA (will start off remote until LA office location is identified later this year, then resource will be onsite 2-3 days a week)

Job Summary

Client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Risk Team, focusing on building scalable, secure, and resilient systems that support fraud detection, risk scoring, and compliance automation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop backend services and APIs to support risk operations including fraud detection, transaction monitoring, and compliance workflows.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including InfoSec, Data Science, and Compliance to ensure seamless integration and performance of risk tools.

  • Lead technical initiatives to improve SLA adherence, incident management, and root cause analysis systems.

  • Implement intelligent testing frameworks that auto-generate test cases, predict bugs, and enable self-healing.

  • Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines.

  • Leads the creation of test strategy, test planning, and test execution related to all aspects of testing like functional, integration, systems, end-to-end testing, accessibility, database validations and automation.

  • Implement observability and monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability and performance.

  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices across the risk domain.

  • Partner with business stakeholders to translate risk and compliance requirements into scalable technical solutions.

  • Operate in an AI driven SDLC environment

  • Write, test and produce production grade code in financial services without relying on testing by other groups

  • Implement intelligent testing frameworks that auto-generate test cases, predict bugs, and enable self-healing.

  • Leads and builds test automation frameworks using Standard API testing tools for rest-based APIs hosted on Azure cloud.

  • Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines

  • Leads the creation of test strategy, test planning, and test execution related to all aspects of testing like functional, integration, systems, end-to-end testing, accessibility, database validations and automation.

Required Qualifications

  •  5+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in technical leadership role with focus on .Net and C#.

  • Proficiency in Azure Cloud native technologies and experience with Azure migration

  • Strong understanding of Queuing mechanism, multithreading/Multi-Tasking, Distributed computing.

  • Familiarity with AI code assistants like GitHub Copilot or similar tools.

  • Experience in automated testing, Unit Testing, TDD, and CI/CD pipelines

  • Strong proficiency in RESTful API design, OAuth2, and microservices architecture.

  • Experience in various 3rd party integrations.

  • Familiarity with risk scoring models, fraud detection systems, and compliance automation tools.

  • Strong grasp of security and privacy standards relevant to financial data handling.

  • Strong proficiency in SQL Server and database design.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment with AI-enhanced workflows.

  • Methodologies- Agile, Scrum

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in fintech or risk management technology platforms.

  • Familiarity with operational domains such as fraud case management, transaction scoring, and regulatory reporting.

  • Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications.

  • Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above
Pay Transparency: The expected pay range for this position is $60.00–$65.00 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, 401(k) without employer match. Paid Sick leave is provided based on state or local laws.