Senior Security Engineer, Application Security

Robinhood

Hybrid Actively hiring
Bellevue, WA · Menlo Park, CA Posted 9 days ago $187,000–$220,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Security Engineer in Application Security, you will join Robinhood’s Product and Application Security team to design and implement systems that integrate security into the development lifecycle. Your responsibilities include reviewing system designs, conducting threat modeling, and guiding secure implementation for product and platform teams. You will also develop and maintain security guardrails such as shared libraries, frameworks, and automated checks used in production systems. This role requires 5+ years of experience in application or software security, with proficiency in Python, Go, or similar languages. The team values clear communication and practical security practices that support efficient product development while reducing risk at scale.

Skills

Python Go CI/CD Docker Kubernetes AWS PostgreSQL Terraform

What you'll do

  • Design and build systems to help engineers identify security risks early in development.
  • Review system designs, conduct threat modeling, and guide secure implementation for teams.
  • Develop and maintain security guardrails with shared libraries, frameworks, and automated checks.
  • Contribute to AI security governance and automate secure design reviews.
  • Improve adoption of secure development patterns through clear guidance and documentation.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in application security or related field
  • Experience identifying and addressing security risks early in the SDLC
  • Proficiency in building production-grade systems with Python, Go, or similar languages
  • Comfortable partnering with engineering teams to review designs and recommend mitigations
  • Experience working in environments prioritizing reliability, incident response, and secure software delivery

Employer

About Robinhood

Robinhood is a financial technology company offering commission-free stock, ETF, options, and cryptocurrency trading through its mobile app, aimed at democratizing access to financial markets. Industry: Financial Technology & Investment App

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