Applications Engineer, Security Tooling

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Robinhood Full time $100,000 - $140,000 per year
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

The Security Tooling team's mission is to ensure the reliability, scalability and availability of critical third party security software that Robinhood depends on.

As an Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining company security SaaS applications and tools. This includes partnering with cross functional teams (HR, Finance, Security, Legal, and other organizational stakeholders) to assist with any and all integrations. You will work to ensure that the SaaS technology architecture and governance are aligned to strategic business initiatives, company goals, and the mission to democratize finance for all. This role is a great opportunity to join the team on the ground floor and help build out the security applications' function at Robinhood.

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
  • Application administration, installation, configuration and upgrades of SaaS solutions in the security space.
  • Implementing SaaS system changes and administering access to systems and information within approved security policies, guidelines, and standards.
  • Assessing business requirements, evaluating possible solutions and then implementing and/or recommending solutions.
  • Working closely with cross functional teams to develop scalable and reliable solutions.
  • Assisting in technical support problem resolutions related to SaaS security software and/or integrations.
  • Maintaining standards, procedures, security controls and documentation related to areas of responsibility. May participate in system audits and perform testing for disaster recovery or SOX controls, ensuring a secure processing environment that protects the integrity and availability of information.
  • Participate in recommending budget items; implements and allocates resources following budget approval.
What you bring
  • 2 years of experience in the IT and/or security SaaS space
  • Ability to compartmentalize larger problems and for other members to help contribute
  • Familiarity administration with SSO/SAML/IAM systems.
  • Ability to automate through scripting or coding to fill in reliability or scalability gaps
  • Proven experience with managing cloud applications and platforms.
  • Ability to find out-of-box solutions to best fit Robinhood's needs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both engineering and non-engineering audiences with customer focus and problem solving mentality.
  • Self-starter with the ability to overcome all obstacles and challenges with little to no supervision.
  • Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and prioritize automation over manual processes.
  • Experience working with teams across different offices and timezones.

Our team is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you require a specific accommodation during the application or interview process due to a physical or mental condition, please complete this Applicant Accommodation Form to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation.

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.

Base Pay Range:

Toronto, ON $119,000—$140,000 CAD

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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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