Security Engineer, Robinhood
Brokerage & Money
$114.8-135k
+ bonus plan and equity plan
Commission-free stock trading platform
Open for applications
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$114.8-135k
+ bonus plan and equity plan
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- You have a deep understanding of system and application architecture and are able to assess for security vulnerabilities and identify areas to strengthen
- You have experience in facilitating code reviews and understand how to recommend remediations identified in SAST/DAST reports
- You are familiar with the inner-workings of cloud environments and the unique challenges in securing them
- You understand how to THINK like an offensive engineer resulting in blue team methodologies
- You use data for compelling story-telling on our security risk maturity and growth
What the job involves
- The Robinhood Credit and Money Security team’s mission is to not only protect Robinhood and it's customers, but also empower the organization to achieve its business goals securely and efficiently
- As a Senior Security Engineer, you will work directly with members of the business as well as engineering to gain an understanding of, and help secure, the products and services offered by Robinhood Credit and Money
- You will conduct comprehensive security reviews of new products and features for existing products and recommend remediation strategies
- You will collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure security requirements are met and standard methodologies are followed
- You will research new and emerging security threats to the business and provide recommendations on strengthening the security posture of the business
- You will dive deep within the business you support and cultivate a security subject matter expertise
Our take
For years, traditional brokers ruled the share trading realm, charging hefty fees that locked out everyday investors. Robinhood emerged as a disruptor, offering commission-free trading and opening the door to a new generation. Its innovative model thrives on premium features like increased buying power and extended trading hours, attracting a younger audience drawn to meme stocks like AMC and GameStop.
But Robinhood's not just about quick thrills. The company claims its mission lies in catering to "the unmet needs of the next generation," evidenced by its "Robinhood Retirement" launch, targeting gig-economy workers often excluded from financial planning. This commitment to accessibility aligns with its core values.
However, 2023 brought unexpected turbulence, as Robinhood became entangled in the FTX cryptocurrency exchange bankruptcy scandal when it emerged that the US Department of Justice seized hundreds of millions of dollars of the company's shares tied to FTX founder Bankman-Fried. Despite these challenges, Robinhood successfully bought back the missing stock, and its impact on democratizing finance remains undeniable.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 13 rounds)
Feb 2021
$2.4bn
CONVERTIBLE
Jan 2021
$1bn
LATE VC
Total funding: $5.6bn
Company benefits
- Well-being - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Family & home life - Parental leave, personal prosperity benefits
- Comfort & care - Annual lifestyle stipend
- Office life - Catered meals and fully stocked kitchen, commuter benefits
- Growth - Education and training, community events, career mentorships
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Leadership
Vlad Tenev
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics at Stanford University, where they met their fellow co-founder. Dropped out of a PhD to start Robinhood.
Baiju B.
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics and Physics at Stanford University, where they met their fellow co-founder.
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