Robinhood

Financial Services

SeniorSoftwareEngineer,RetirementsAccount

$196–230k New York, New York, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Software Engineer, Retirements Account at Robinhood. Skills: Backend systems, Data pipelines. Design backend services. Build backend services”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solvers

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience building backend systems using Python or Go, Experience designing and maintaining scalable services and data pipelines, Worked on systems requiring data security and reliability attention, Communicate clearly and work effectively with engineers and partners across teams, Comfortable contributing to projects with evolving requirements and timelines

What You'll Do.

Design backend services

Build backend services

Maintain backend services

Develop secure data pipelines

Integrate external government data sources

Integrate internal systems

Implement account creation features

Implement contribution features

Implement long-term account management features

Collaborate with product teams

Collaborate with frontend teams

Collaborate with infrastructure teams

Deliver end-to-end functionality

Contribute to system design decisions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engineers across multiple teams; Product teams; Frontend teams; Infrastructure teams

Communication Scope

Communicate clearly

Full 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 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 Retirement Accounts team is focused on building a new government-backed investing platform designed to expand access to financial tools for the next generation. This team partners closely with internal engineering groups and external government stakeholders to design secure systems, integrate sensitive data sources, and deliver a reliable product that supports long-term financial participation. You’ll join a group working on a high-visibility initiative with meaningful business and societal impact! As a Senior Software Engineer you will design and build core backend systems for a new standalone application, separate from the existing Robinhood app. You’ll work on services that integrate government data, support employer contribution features, and ensure high standards for data security and system reliability. This role requires close collaboration with engineers across multiple teams to deliver a scalable platform and support ongoing feature development after launch! This role is based in our New York, NY offices, 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,

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