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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 ...

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 Jul 13, 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

Senior Software Engineer - Risk Team

Eliassen Group

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$49 - $54/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Description:

Hybrid in Los Angeles, CA

Our client seeks a Senior Software Engineer for the Risk Team to design and deliver scalable, secure, and resilient backend services supporting fraud detection, risk scoring, and compliance automation. The role requires leadership in architecture, strong .NET/C# engineering, and Azure cloud expertise. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional partners, implement observability, and operate within an AI-driven SDLC to produce production-grade code and testing.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $49.00 to $54.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:
  • Architect and develop backend services and APIs for fraud detection, transaction monitoring, and compliance workflows.
  • Collaborate with InfoSec, Data Science, and Compliance to integrate and optimize risk tools.
  • Lead initiatives to improve SLA adherence, incident management, and root cause analysis.
  • Implement intelligent testing frameworks that auto-generate test cases, predict bugs, and enable self-healing.
  • Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Create test strategy, plans, and execution across functional, integration, system, end-to-end, accessibility, database validation, and automation.
  • Implement observability and monitoring for reliability and performance.
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive engineering best practices across the risk domain.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Operate within an AI-driven SDLC and produce production-grade code in financial services.
  • Lead and build API test automation frameworks for REST services hosted on Azure.
Experience Requirements:
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership capacity focused on .NET and C#.
  • Proficiency with Azure cloud-native services and experience with Azure migration.
  • Strong knowledge of queuing mechanisms, multithreading/multi-tasking, and distributed computing.
  • Familiarity with AI code assistants such as GitHub Copilot or similar tools.
  • Experience with automated testing, unit testing, TDD, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficiency in RESTful API design, OAuth2, and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with third-party integrations.
  • Familiarity with risk scoring, fraud detection systems, and compliance automation tools.
  • Knowledge of security and privacy standards for financial data.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL Server and database design.
  • Experience working in agile and scrum environments.
  • Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and meet the location requirement.
Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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About Eliassen Group

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Eliassen Group provides strategic consulting and talent solutions to drive our clients' innovation and business results. Our purpose is to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate. Leveraging over 30 years of success, our expertise in talent solutions, life sciences consulting, Agile consulting, cloud services, risk management, business optimization, and managed services enables us to partner with our clients to execute their business strategy and scale effectively. Headquartered in Reading, MA, and with offices from coast to coast, Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks, as well as national reach.

Industry

It services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Reading, MA, US

Year founded

1989