Senior Security Engineer - Detection and Response

About the team + role

At Robinhood, our Detection and Response Team stands at the forefront of our commitment to 'Safety First'. The team is dedicated to crafting and managing services that prioritize our customers' security and privacy. Our team specializes in detection engineering, automation, and incident response. Our mission? To promptly identify and evaluate threats, delve deep into data analytics, and counteract malicious activities.

We want to talk to you if you're interested in being part of an impactful and inclusive team built on teamwork that encourages your diverse ideas and perspectives.

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 

• Automation: Streamline manual response workflows to minimize engineering overhead and enhance our response agility.
• Threat Detection: Design sophisticated detections to pinpoint potential security threats, drawing on insights into attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Incident Management: Serve as the primary incident commander, directing incident analysis and articulating potential risks and remediation strategies.
• Collaborative Exercises: Partner with our Threat Intelligence and Offensive Security teams to orchestrate purple team drills, identifying and addressing our security vulnerabilities.

What you bring

• 5+ years in security operations, threat detection, incident response, or related fields.
• Exceptional communication skills, adept at breaking down intricate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a keen eye for objectively evaluating security risks.
• Familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, and/or other cloud infrastructure platforms.
• Proficiency in crafting detections from a diverse set of log sources.
• Comfortable using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or equivalents.

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

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.

US Zone 1: $187000 - $220000
US Zone 2: $165000 - $194000
US Zone 3: $146000 - $172000