Staff Security Engineer, Application Security

Robinhood Markets Inc

Menlo Park, CA, USA
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 automated 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.
  • This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to define how application security evolves across the company!

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, time off to recharge

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Design and build security systems
  • Identify and address security risks
  • Develop security guardrails and automated checks
  • Lead AI security initiatives
  • Influence security practices across teams

Nice-to-have

  • Bold thinkers and sharp problem-solvers
  • Ambitious people doing their best work
  • Ethics at the center of everything

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in application security
  • Experience building production-grade systems in Python or Go
  • Comfortable leading technical initiatives without direct authority
  • Experience in environments prioritizing reliability and structured incident response

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