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Senior Security Engineer

AT Robinhood
Robinhood

Senior Security Engineer

Toronto, Canada

Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

With growth as the top priority...

The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

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About the team + role

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.


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

  • 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


What you bring

  • 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


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.

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 salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan.

Toronto, ON
$136,000$160,000 CAD

Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.


We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.


Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.

Client-provided location(s): Toronto, ON, Canada
Job ID: 6239350
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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