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Staff Cloud Security Engineer

RobinhoodFull-time$169k - $255kBellevue, Washington; Menlo Park, CaliforniaOct 13, 2024
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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.

About the team + role

The Cloud Security team is focused on protecting Robinhood’s AWS cloud and providing engineers with foundational security capabilities. It is a major contributor to the company’s least privilege objective to manage network traffic and reduce the level of access that employees have or could obtain through escalation.

A Staff Security Engineer on the Cloud Security team is a well-rounded technologist and a deep subject matter expert in cloud security and building security controls on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate for this role will embody and exemplify our Safety First value.

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

  • As a Staff Security Engineer you will be part of a team which owns the security posture for cloud infrastructure on which all Robinhood products are built
  • You will build and operate solutions that protect foundational infrastructure and make it easier for Robinhood developers to protect their applications

What you bring

  • Securing enterprise applications on AWS by building software, services, and automation that provide safe defaults, paved roads, and intuitive capabilities to other developers
  • Proficiency with Golang (preferred) or Python and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform
  • Strong command of industry best practices like the AWS Well-Architected framework and CIS Benchmarks and have expert level knowledge of AWS security services like Identity & Access Management (IAM), Service Control Policies (SCPs), AWS WAF, and AWS Network Firewall

What we offer

  • Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
  • 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
  • Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
  • Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
  • Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
  • Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
  • Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits

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 and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)
$217,000$255,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$190,000$224,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL)
$169,000$199,000 USD

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.

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