Engineering Manager, Security
at Robinhood
Bellevue, Menlo Park, United States
Join us in building the future of finance.
Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.
About the team + role
We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.
Our Detection & Response platform is responsible for protecting the security and privacy of Robinhood and its customers through rapid detection, response, and containment of cybersecurity threats and using lessons learned from incidents to inform continuous improvement of security controls.
Our Cloud Security team owns the security posture for cloud infrastructure on which all Robinhood products are built. You will help set the vision for the team to build and operate solutions that protect foundational infrastructure and make it easier for Robinhood developers to protect their applications.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or Bellevue, WA office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 4 days per week.
At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.
What you’ll do
- Work closely with product and ops leadership/teams in owning the vision, strategy and roadmap around Cloud Security and our Detection & Response platform.
- Responsible for day-to-day operations: project prioritization, sprint/retro planning, collaborating with other teams (brokerage, crypto, security to name a few) and providing mentorship to engineers on your team.
- Support engineers in their professional growth with clear feedback and grow engineering leaders.
- Ensure high technical standards by instituting processes (design reviews, testing) and culture (engineering excellence).
- Build partnerships and collaborate across organizations to drive execution efficiently.
- Partner with product teams to help them ship with the highest possible velocity and quality.
What you bring
- Experience leading engineering teams in solving sophisticated problems.
- A strong software engineering background.
- Background in Security, Detection & Response, or Cloud Security.
- Enable developers to be their best/productive.
- Strong communication skills; clarity of thought.
Leadership expectations
Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:
- Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
- Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
- Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.
What we offer
- Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
- Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
- Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 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 & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + 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 base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
Base Pay Range:
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If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
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