Staff Security Engineer, Application Security
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 systems that help engineers identify and address security risks earlier in the development lifecycle. You will consult on system architecture and conduct threat modeling, develop and maintain security guardrails such as shared libraries, frameworks, and automated checks, and lead initiatives like AI security governance and automated secure design reviews. You will influence and improve secure development practices across teams and drive adoption of practical security patterns.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in application security, product security, or a related field
- Experience identifying and addressing security risks earlier in the software development lifecycle
- Experience building production-grade systems in Python or Go
- Ability to lead technical initiatives across teams without direct authority
- Experience working in environments that prioritize reliability and structured incident response practices
Responsibilities
- Design and build systems that help engineers identify and address security risks earlier in the development lifecycle
- Partner with product and engineering teams to review system designs and conduct threat modeling
- Develop and maintain security guardrails including shared libraries, frameworks, and automated checks
- Lead initiatives such as AI security governance and automated secure design reviews
- Influence security practices across teams by providing guidance and setting standards
Benefits
- Bonus programs
- Equity ownership
- 401(k) matching
- 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
- Lifestyle wallet benefits spending account
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Fertility benefits
- Mental health benefits
- Paid time off including company holidays, sick time, and parental leave
- Catered meals and office events
- Exceptional office workspaces
