Staff Security Engineer, Application Security

Robinhood

Menlo Park, CA, United States
Base: $217,000 - $255,000 usd; bonus/equity: bonus...
On-site
Design and build security systems
Identify and address security risks
Develop security guardrails and checks
The Product and Application Security team builds and operates systems that help engineers identify and resolve security risks earlier in the software development lifecycle

Job Summary

  • The Product and Application Security team builds and operates systems that help engineers identify and resolve security risks earlier in the software development lifecycle.
  • As a Staff Security Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, guiding how security is embedded into development practices across Robinhood.
  • Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.

Matching Summary

The Product and Application Security team builds and operates systems that help engineers identify and resolve security risks earlier in the software development lifecycle.

Salary

Base: $217,000 - $255,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: bonus opportunities + equity ownership; Benefits: 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents, lifestyle wallet, employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, mental health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Design and build security systems
  • Identify and address security risks
  • Develop security guardrails and checks
  • Lead technical initiatives across teams
  • Experience with Python or Go
  • Structured incident response practices

Nice-to-have

  • Bold thinkers and problem-solvers
  • Wired to make an impact
  • Ethics at the center of everything
  • High-performing, fast-moving team

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in application security
  • Experience building production-grade systems
  • Comfortable leading technical initiatives without direct authority

Work Rights

Not specified

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