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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Security Platform - **Company:** Robinhood - **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $196,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Databases, Customer Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Retention, Data Security, Data Systems, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Microsoft Office, DataOps, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Build Management, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Integration Frameworks, Apache Kafka, Virtual Agents, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/97a459a6-3825-49d0-8725-5e9fcdcb70a5 ## About the Role * You have 5+ years of software engineering experience focused on backend systems, data infrastructure, or security * You are proficient in at least one backend language such as Python, Go, or Java * You have experience building and operating services in cloud environments such as AWS and Kubernetes * You have worked with distributed systems such as databases, messaging systems, or data processing frameworks (e.g., PostgreSQL, Kafka, Spark, Snowflake) * You understand data protection principles such as encryption, secure data handling, and privacy-focused system design ## Description 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. The Security Platform team is responsible for the secure lifecycle, governance, and protection of Robinhood's most sensitive user data. This team builds foundational systems such as secure data pipelines, tokenization services, and privacy compliance infrastructure to ensure customer data is handled responsibly and in line with regulations. The team works closely with security, infrastructure, and product engineering partners to ensure data is both usable and protected. You will contribute to systems that support authentication, third-party integrations, and emerging AI-driven use cases. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and build backend systems that securely process and manage customer data across Robinhood's platform. You will own the systems that handle authentication, authorization, and privacy-preserving data operations. This role involves close collaboration with engineers focused on access management, infrastructure, and data systems. Your work will directly support efforts to improve system reliability, strengthen data protections, and enable new product capabilities using secure data. This role is based in our Bellevue, WA office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 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 * 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 ## Related Videos - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)