Senior Software Engineer, Security Platform

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Security Platform team at Robinhood, you will design and build backend systems that securely process and manage customer data across Robinhood's platform. You will own systems that handle authentication, authorization, and privacy-preserving data operations. The Security Platform team is responsible for the secure lifecycle, governance, and protection of Robinhood's most sensitive user data, building foundational systems such as secure data pipelines, tokenization services, and privacy compliance infrastructure.

What you'll do

• 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, shaping how secure identity works in an AI-first world
• 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

What you bring

• 5+ 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, Snowflake)
• Understanding of data protection principles such as encryption, secure data handling, and privacy-focused system design

What we offer

• Base pay of $196,000-$230,000 USD (Zone 1: Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC), $172,000-$202,000 USD (Zone 2: Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL), or $153,000-$179,000 USD (Zone 3: Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL), plus bonus opportunities and equity
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Lifestyle wallet, a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
• 401(k) matching
• Time off including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, and parental leave
• In-person work at Bellevue, WA or Menlo Park, CA offices with at least 3 days per week on-site
• Catered meals and events at office locations

About Robinhood

Robinhood is building technology to democratize finance for all. The company handles the platform used by millions of users to invest, trade, and manage their financial lives, addressing one of the largest wealth transfers in human history expected to occur over the coming decades.