Security Engineer, Detection & Response

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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 Operations (SecOps) team works to safeguard Robinhood and its customers by identifying, investigating, and responding to security threats. The team monitors production systems, endpoints, and cloud environments, and uses threat intelligence and structured testing to uncover risks before they affect customers. SecOps partners closely with engineering and infrastructure teams to strengthen detection coverage and response readiness. The team’s focus is clear: reduce risk, improve visibility, and protect customer trust every day!

As a Security Engineer, Detection & Response, you will strengthen Robinhood’s ability to detect, investigate, and contain security incidents. You will design and improve detection logic, analyze security telemetry across cloud and endpoint systems, and contribute to measurable reductions in false positives and detection gaps. You will work directly with SOC analysts and security engineers to refine investigation workflows and document incident findings. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on detection engineering and improving how teams respond to real-world threats!

This role is based in our Toronto, Canada office(s), 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

• Investigate security alerts across SIEM, EDR, and cloud security platforms, perform log analysis, and coordinate containment or remediation steps with engineering partners
• Develop, test, and tune detection rules using query languages to improve signal quality and reduce false positives
• Correlate data from multiple telemetry sources to identify attack patterns and determine appropriate response actions
• Monitor emerging threats and update detection logic based on investigation findings and threat intelligence reporting
• Contribute to automation efforts by building or refining SOAR playbooks and scripts that improve investigation speed and consistency
• Document incidents and contribute to post-incident reviews with clear findings and recommended improvements to detection and response processes

What you bring

• 2–4 years of experience in security operations, detection engineering, or incident response
• Experience analyzing logs and tuning alerts within SIEMs, EDR platforms, and cloud security tools
• Experience writing detections using query languages (e.g., SQL-like, KQL, or similar)
• Familiarity with threat hunting and investigation techniques across cloud and endpoint environments
• Ability to analyze security telemetry, identify patterns of malicious activity, and recommend practical improvements
• Clear written and verbal communication skills when documenting incidents and collaborating with technical teams

Nice to have:

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:

• Experience developing and deploying SOAR playbooks to automate detection and response workflows
• Familiarity with AWS, Okta, Kubernetes, and/or Google Workspace security monitoring tools
• Experience writing software to support detection and response tooling with a focus on secure, maintainable code
• Experience in building Agentic workflows, optimizing workflows with Generative AI

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, and equity ownership
• Top tier benefits to fuel your work, including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs
• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible employer-paid benefits spending account expenses beyond traditional benefits such as wellness, childcare, learning, and more.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces. 
• Monthly commuter stipend to help offset in-office commuting costs

 

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.

AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

Vacancy Notice: This job posting represents an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.

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