Staff Cloud Security Engineer

Robinhood Markets, a pioneering fintech company, is seeking a Staff Cloud Security Engineer to join their mission of democratizing finance for all. This role is crucial in protecting Robinhood's AWS cloud infrastructure and implementing robust security measures across the platform.

The position sits within the Cloud Security team, which plays a vital role in safeguarding Robinhood's cloud infrastructure and providing essential security capabilities to the engineering organization. The team is instrumental in implementing the company's least privilege objective, managing network traffic, and controlling access escalation.

As a Staff Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining security solutions that protect Robinhood's foundational infrastructure. The role requires deep expertise in cloud security, particularly within AWS environments. You'll work on creating intuitive security capabilities and safe defaults that other developers can easily implement.

The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills, particularly in Golang or Python, and have extensive experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform. Deep knowledge of AWS security services, including IAM, Service Control Policies, AWS WAF, and AWS Network Firewall, is essential. Understanding of industry best practices like the AWS Well-Architected framework and CIS Benchmarks is crucial.

Robinhood offers a comprehensive benefits package, including full health coverage, mental health support, and generous time off. The company provides a dynamic work environment with catered meals and various lifestyle benefits. The compensation is competitive, with a base salary range of $217,000 - $255,000 USD for top locations, plus bonus and equity opportunities.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven company that's transforming the financial industry while working on cutting-edge cloud security challenges. The position requires working from either the Bellevue, WA or Menlo Park, CA office, aligning with Robinhood's in-office working environment.