Full-Time

Senior Applications Engineer

Security Tooling

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Robinhood

Robinhood

1,001-5,000 employees

Commission-free trading platform for investments

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

CA$119k - CA$140kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Plan

Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Requirements
  • 5+ 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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.

Robinhood offers a platform for trading stocks, options, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, aiming to make investing accessible and affordable for everyone. The platform features commission-free trading and allows users to buy fractional shares, making it easier for individuals to invest with smaller amounts of money. Unlike traditional brokerage firms, Robinhood generates revenue through a premium subscription service and interest on uninvested cash, while also providing access to IPOs for individual investors. The company's goal is to democratize finance and empower a diverse range of investors.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$5.4B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into Asia with a Singapore base offers significant growth potential by 2025.
  • Rising interest in fractional shares among young investors boosts Robinhood's user base.
  • Partnership with Howard University enhances brand reputation and community engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from local fintech firms may challenge Robinhood's Asian expansion.
  • Decline in FinTech IPO Index could affect Robinhood's market valuation and investor confidence.

What makes Robinhood unique

  • Robinhood offers commission-free trading, attracting cost-conscious investors.
  • The platform provides fractional shares, enabling investment in high-value stocks with minimal capital.
  • Robinhood's IPO access feature allows retail investors early entry into public offerings.

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Benefits

Well-being - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance

Family & home life - Parental leave, personal prosperity benefits

Comfort & care - Flexible work from home / office balance, health & wellness stipend

Office life - Catered meals and fully stocked kitchen, commuter benefits

Growth - Education and training, community events, career mentorships