Senior Software Developer, Detection & Response Platform

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Robinhood is seeking a Senior Software Developer for the Detection and Response Platform in Toronto, onsite, full time. You will build scalable, low latency distributed systems, design and release high quality solutions with engineering rigor, collaborate with cross functional teams, and mentor junior developers on large complex projects. Bring 5+ years of software development and 3+ years on distributed systems, with proficiency in Go or Python, strong problem solving and production debugging skills, and a proven track record of ownership across the full software lifecycle. The team emphasizes an inclusive interview experience and offers accommodations; discuss in office expectations with your recruiter. To strengthen your application, highlight measurable impact, leadership, incident driven improvements, and cross team collaboration, and tailor your resume to evidence those capabilities.

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 Detection and Response team protects the security and privacy of Robinhood and its customers through rapid detection, response, and containment of cybersecurity threats and using lessons learned from incidents to inform continuous improvement of security controls.

Join a team committed to developing a robust detection and response platform that empowers the operations team to implement detections within the Robinhood environment! We innovate and engineer scalable detection solutions, enabling teams to build and operate securely. By collaborating across product and platform engineering, you'll drive impactful solutions that seamlessly integrate detection data sources into the development lifecycle. If you're passionate about solving real-world detection platform challenges with cutting-edge technology, this is the team for you.

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

• Build scalable systems and components, making the right tradeoffs to account for stability and long-term maintainability.
• Design, write, test, and release critical technical solutions with high engineering rigor.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams and deliver large-scope technical quality projects.
• Mentor junior developers on the team and lead projects of large complexity.
• Find opportunities to improve system performance, team efficiency, and minimize risks.

What you bring

• 5+ years of software development experience working in a fast paced environment.
• 3+ years experience writing low latency, large scale distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Go or Python, with exceptional technical grasp with problem-solving and production debugging skills.
• Strong ownership and experience building and operating high-scale, distributed systems across the full software lifecycle.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and across engineering teams.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and leading the team technically on new initiatives and system improvement.

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:

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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.

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.