Staff Applications Engineer, Robinhood
Security Tooling
CA$144.5-170k
+ Bonus + Equity
Commission-free stock trading platform
Open for applications
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
CA$144.5-170k
+ Bonus + Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of experience in the IT and/or security SaaS space
- Familiarity administration with SSO/SAML/IAM systems
- Act as a Team Lead to help set direction and standards for the future of the Security Tooling Team. Compartmentalize larger problems and empower other members to help contribute to team goals
- Ability to automate through scripting or coding to fill in reliability or scalability gaps
- Proven experience with managing cloud applications and platforms
- Ability to find out-of-box solutions to best fit Robinhood’s needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both engineering and non-engineering audiences with customer focus and problem solving mentality
- Self-starter with the ability to overcome all obstacles and challenges with little to no supervision
- Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and prioritize automation over manual processes
- Experience working with teams across different offices and timezones
What the job involves
- The Security Tooling team’s mission is to ensure the reliability, scalability and availability of critical third party security software that Robinhood depends on
- As a Staff Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining company security SaaS applications and tools.
- This includes partnering with cross functional teams (HR, Finance, Security, Legal, and other organizational stakeholders) to assist with any and all integrations.
- You will work to ensure that the SaaS technology architecture and governance are aligned to strategic business initiatives, company goals, and the mission to democratize finance for all.
- This role is a great opportunity to join the team on the ground floor and help build out the security applications' function at Robinhood
- Application administration, installation, configuration and upgrades of SaaS solutions in the security space
- Implementing SaaS system changes and administering access to systems and information within approved security policies, guidelines, and standards
- Assessing business requirements, evaluating possible solutions and then implementing and/or recommending solutions
- Working closely with cross functional teams to develop scalable and reliable solutions
- Assisting in technical support problem resolutions related to SaaS security software and/or integrations
- Maintaining standards, procedures, security controls and documentation related to areas of responsibility. May participate in system audits and perform testing for disaster recovery or SOX controls, ensuring a secure processing environment that protects the integrity and availability of information
- Participate in recommending budget items; implements and allocates resources following budget approval
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
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
39% female employees
-23% employee growth in 12 months
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 values
- Safety First: Robinhood is a safety-first company
- Participation is Power: At Robinhood, the rich don’t get a better deal
- Radical Customer Focus: We exist to make our customers happy
- First-Principles Thinking: We make bold bets and challenge the status quo
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Articles
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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