Software Engineering Manager, Security

Robinhood; Toronto; On-site; CAD 179,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform in Toronto is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee security initiatives. You will drive team operations, prioritize projects, and ensure engineering excellence, supporting engineers' growth. This role requires a strong software engineering background and leadership skills. Competitive compensation includes equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in solving sophisticated problems.
• A strong software engineering background.
• Strong opinions about productivity for developers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including project prioritization.
• Support engineers in their professional growth.
• Ensure high technical standards through processes and culture.

Skills

Leadership

Software engineering

Communication

Job description

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 the critical third-party security software that Robinhood relies on. The team focuses on strengthening the reliability, efficiency, and impact of security engineering and operations by streamlining routine platform maintenance, reducing the likelihood of human error, and improving overall system security and resilience at scale.

The Detection and Response Platform team builds world-class capabilities and infrastructure to deliver sophisticated detections, automated responses, and comprehensive threat management. Security and privacy protection for Robinhood and customers through addressing threats, minimizing risk with automation, and empowering teams.

As the Engineering Manager supporting both teams, you will own the vision, strategy, and execution for security initiatives—crafting the team’s roadmap, prioritizing high-impact initiatives, and delivering delightful, localized experiences to global users. You’ll own day-to-day operations, support the growth and development of your engineers, and set the multidisciplinary direction of backend engineering for the team. Your leadership will be key in building and empowering a high-performing team, driving technical excellence, and fostering product innovation across markets.

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

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including project prioritization, sprint planning, and on-call retrospectives, to ensure smooth and efficient team execution.
• Support engineers in their professional growth with clear feedback and grow technical leaders.
• Ensure high technical standards by instituting processes (design reviews, testing) and culture (engineering excellence).
• Build partnerships and collaborate across organizations to drive execution efficiently.
• Partner with cross functional teams to help them ship with the highest possible velocity and quality.

What you bring

• Experience leading engineering teams in solving sophisticated problems.
• A strong software engineering background.
• Strong opinions about how to make developers as productive as possible.
• Strong communication skills; clarity of thought.

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

$179,000 - $210,000 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.

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 thePrivacy Policy for your country of application.

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