Detection and Response Intern

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. 

Detection and Response at Robinhood swiftly identifies and effectively mitigates cyber threats through intelligent automation and data-driven analysis, safeguarding customers, assets, and critical business functions.

We obsess to create an environment of “Safety Always” through “First Principals Thinking” which drives our team to deliver “High Performance" 

As Security Engineer, Detection & Response, you will research threats, conduct threat hunts, develop detections and create automations that accelerate and standardize day-to-day operations.

This role is based in our Bellevue office, 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

• You identify and mitigate cyber threats through automation and data-driven analysis, protecting customers, assets, and critical business functions.
• You apply a “Safety Always” mindset and first-principles thinking to deliver high-performance outcomes.
• You research threats, conduct hunts, develop detections, and build automations to accelerate and standardize operations.

What you bring

• Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026/Spring 2027.
• Coursework in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and/or Artificial Intelligence
• Prior project work and exposure to Linux, macOS, Kubernetes, Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure), Go & Python
• A lifelong learner mindset: You actively seek out new knowledge, adapt quickly to emerging technologies and threats, and continuously refine your skills to stay ahead in a fast-moving security landscape.
• Strong agency: You take ownership, drive initiatives forward without waiting for direction, and bring clarity and momentum to ambiguous or complex situations.
• A positive, can-do attitude: You foster collaboration, approach challenges with resilience, and contribute to a team culture where optimism fuels high performance and creative problem-solving.

What we offer

• Market competitive compensation structure
• Quarterly lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Time away including company holidays, paid time off, and sick time!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits