Senior Software Engineer, Security Platform
Robinhood helps users invest in stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies through commission-free trading with no minimum account requirements.
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About Robinhood
Robinhood helps retail investors access financial markets through commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies. With it, users can invest with no account minimums, earn rewards through retirement accounts with matching contributions, and access advanced trading tools. Robinhood democratizes investing by making financial markets accessible to everyone, not just wealthy investors.
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About the Role
You will design and build backend systems that securely process and manage customer data across the platform. You will own systems that handle authentication, authorization, and privacy-preserving data operations. You will implement tokenization, data retention and deletion workflows aligned with regulatory standards, partner with access management engineers to enforce least-privilege access controls, and contribute to monitoring and auditing systems that track how data is accessed and used.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience focused on backend systems, data infrastructure, or security
- Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Python, Go, or Java
- Experience building and operating services in cloud environments such as AWS and Kubernetes
- Experience with distributed systems such as databases, messaging systems, or data processing frameworks (PostgreSQL, Kafka, Spark, Snowflake)
- Understanding of data protection principles such as encryption, secure data handling, and privacy-focused system design
Responsibilities
- Build backend services and data pipelines that securely store, process, and route customer data
- Develop systems for token issuance, user authentication, and anonymization to support privacy requirements
- Define and execute authentication vision for next-generation AI platforms, intelligent agents, and MCP ecosystems
- Implement data retention and deletion workflows aligned with CCPA and GDPR
- Partner with access management engineers to enforce least-privilege access controls
- Contribute to monitoring and auditing systems that track data access and usage
Benefits
- Performance-driven compensation with bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
- 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
- Lifestyle wallet benefits spending account for wellness and learning
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Fertility benefits and mental health benefits
- Paid time off including company holidays, sick time, and parental leave
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals and events
