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# Senior Software Engineer, Security Platform

- **Company:** Robinhood
- **Location:** Menlo Park, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $196,000.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Data Retention, Data Security, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Backend, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Integration Frameworks, Apache Kafka, Virtual Agents
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=31efe2ca05294e95

## 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

* 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


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