Security Engineer, Robinhood
Detection & Response
Commission-free stock trading platform
Open for applications
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires technical expertise in security operations, detection engineering, and incident response while working closely with SOC analysts, engineers, and security stakeholders
- 2-4 years of experience in security operations, detection engineering, or incident response
- Strong understanding of log analysis, detection tuning, and alert triage within security tools (SIEMs, EDRs, cloud security platforms)
- Hands-on experience conducting incident response and detection writing in multiple areas, to include: AWS, Kubernetes, Google Workspace, MacOS, Okta
- Experience with writing detections using query languages
- Familiarity with threat hunting, log correlation, and investigation techniques across cloud and endpoint environments
- Ability to analyze security telemetry, identify attack patterns and contribute to continuous detection improvements
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across security teams in fast-paced incident response scenarios
What the job involves
- The Security Operations (SecOps) team’s mission is to proactively safeguard Robinhood and its customers
- SecOps is responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents in real time
- We do this by staying ahead of threats through gathering threat intelligence, conducting Red Team operations, and working with external security researchers to identify and mitigate potential risks before they can be exploited
- By maintaining a robust defense posture, the team protects Robinhood customers from ever-evolving cyber threats
- As a Detection & Response Engineer, you will focus on strengthening Robinhood’s ability to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents
- You’ll work on developing high-quality detections, improving response workflows, and collaborating with security teams to reduce detection gaps
- Incident Detection & Response - Investigate Security alerts and incidents, conduct log analysis, and collaborate with teams to mitigate threats
- Detection Engineering - Develop and fine-tune detection logic to improve visibility into security threats, reducing false positives and detection gaps
- Triage & Investigation - Analyze security signals, correlate data across multiple sources, and determine response actions
- Threat Monitoring & Analysis - Continuously monitor, evaluate, and improve security detections based on evolving threats and real-time feedback from investigations
- Automation & process Improvements - Assist in automating detection workflows and enhancing security operations efficiency through scripting or SOAR tools
- Incident Documentation & Postmortems - Contribute to post-incident reports, helping identify areas for improvement in detections, response, and remediation strategies
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.
Kirsty
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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