About the job
Be a Part of the Financial Revolution.
At Robinhood, our objective is to make finance accessible to everyone. With an anticipated $124 trillion in assets set to be passed down to younger generations in the coming two decades, we are positioned at the forefront of a monumental cultural and financial transition. If you are excited about playing a vital role in this change, we want to hear from you.
About Our Team and Your Role
We are assembling a top-tier team dedicated to applying cutting-edge technologies to resolve the world’s most pressing financial challenges. We seek innovative thinkers and adept problem-solvers—individuals who are driven to make a significant impact. Robinhood is a dynamic environment where ambitious professionals thrive and deliver their best work. Our high-performing team is guided by strong ethical principles, with high expectations and equally high rewards.
The Product and Application Security team is responsible for establishing and managing systems that empower engineers to identify and mitigate security risks early in the software development lifecycle. Our focus is on creating actionable safeguards—such as libraries and frameworks—that make secure development the standard practice. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to minimize risks while facilitating efficient product development.
As a Staff Security Engineer, you will act as a technical leader and expert, guiding the integration of security into development practices throughout Robinhood. You will be responsible for designing and implementing systems that provide clear security guidelines for engineers, advising on architecture and threat models, and influencing long-term security strategy. This position offers a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of application security within our organization!
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, with a requirement for in-person attendance at least three days per week.
At Robinhood, we value in-person collaboration as a means to accelerate progress, ignite innovation, and foster community. Our office environment is intentionally crafted to be stimulating and fully supportive of high-performing teams.

