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Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you're ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.
About the team + role
The Credit and Money Security team at Robinhood is dedicated to safeguarding our systems, data, and users while enabling secure and efficient innovation across the business. Our mission is to build resilient defenses that support the company's ambitious goals without compromising trust or performance. We work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and operations partners and foster a team culture rooted in ownership, pragmatism, and continuous learning.
As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll play a key role in proactively identifying and mitigating security risks across Robinhood's Credit and Money platforms. You will collaborate directly with engineers and business stakeholders to understand the technical and operational landscape, evaluate risk, and design scalable, high-impact security solutions. This is a unique opportunity to influence security posture at a critical intersection of our business.
The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.
What you'll do
Conduct comprehensive security assessments for new products and features, and provide actionable, risk-based recommendations.
Partner with product and engineering teams to ensure robust security requirements are met from design through deployment.
Investigate emerging security threats and contribute to strategies that improve Robinhood's overall security posture.
Build deep knowledge of the business and technology stack to become a subject matter expert in key domains.
Leverage data to communicate trends, influence decisions, and guide the maturity of the security program.
What you bring
Expertise in evaluating system and application architectures for security vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations.
Experience leading or participating in secure code reviews and interpreting SAST/DAST results.
Proficiency in securing cloud-native environments and navigating their unique threat models.
An attacker's mindset applied in a blue team context-anticipating adversaries and designing defenses accordingly.
Strong data storytelling skills to influence and advocate for effective security decisions.
What we offer
Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits
Our team is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you require a specific accommodation during the application or interview process due to a physical or mental condition, please complete this Applicant Accommodation Form to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.
Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
Base Pay Range:
Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)
$157,000-$185,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$139,000-$163,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$122,000-$144,000 USD
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If our mission energizes you and you're ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
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