Staff Software Engineer, Security Platform
About The Position
The Security Platform team is responsible for the secure lifecycle, governance, and protection of Robinhood’s most sensitive user data. It builds foundational systems such as secure data pipelines, tokenization services, and privacy compliance infrastructure, working with security, infrastructure, and product engineering partners to ensure data is usable and protected. The team’s systems support authentication, third-party integrations, and emerging AI-driven use cases. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of backend systems that securely process and manage customer data across Robinhood’s platform. You will own systems for authentication, authorization, and privacy-preserving data operations, collaborating closely with engineers focused on access management, infrastructure, and data systems. Your work will support system reliability, stronger data protections, and new product capabilities using secure data. The role is based in the Bellevue, Washington, or Menlo Park, California offices, with in-person attendance expected at least three days per week.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of software engineering experience focused on backend systems, data infrastructure, or security.
- Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Python, Go, or Java.
- Experience building and operating services in cloud environments such as AWS and Kubernetes.
- Experience with distributed systems such as databases, messaging systems, or data processing frameworks (e.g., PostgreSQL, Kafka, Spark, or Snowflake).
- Understanding of data protection principles such as encryption, secure data handling, and privacy-focused system design.
Responsibilities
- Build backend services and data pipelines that securely store, process, and route customer data.
- Develop systems for token issuance, user authentication, and anonymization to support privacy requirements.
- Define and execute the vision for authentication across next-generation AI platforms, intelligent agents, and MCP ecosystems.
- Implement data retention and deletion workflows aligned with regulatory standards such as CCPA and GDPR.
- Partner with access management engineers to enforce least-privilege access controls across systems.
- Contribute to monitoring and auditing systems that track how data is accessed and used.
Benefits
- Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
- 100% paid health insurance for employees and 90% coverage for dependents.
- A flexible lifestyle wallet for wellness, learning, and other spending.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
- Fertility benefits and mental health benefits.
- Company holidays, paid time off, sick time, and parental leave.
- Catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
