Robinhood

Financial Services

SoftwareEngineer

$162–195k Menlo Park, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Software Engineer at Robinhood. Skills: Backend development, Distributed systems, API design. Build product-facing features. Test product-facing features”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solvers; Critical thinking; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

On-call rotations, Background checks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master’s degree in Computer Science, 1 year of experience

What You'll Do.

Build product-facing features

Test product-facing features

Release product-facing features

Design backend services

Develop backend services

Maintain backend services

Build distributed systems

Evolve distributed systems

Own backend components

Implement backend components

Test backend components

Deploy backend components

Support backend components

Improve system reliability

Improve system performance

Improve system scalability

Optimize service interactions

Apply distributed practices

Write high-quality code

Participate code reviews

Participate design reviews

Participate technical discussions

Participate on-call rotations

Perform root cause analysis

Remediate backend issues

Monitor production systems

Debug production systems

Validate system health

Meet service objectives

Ensure security requirements

Ensure privacy requirements

Ensure compliance requirements

Document system designs

Document data schemas

Document operational considerations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional leaders; Cross-functional engineering teams

Process & Methodology

Project completion

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. We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer to help shape the future of our core platforms, products, and customer experiences. FinTech is one of the most complex and rapidly evolving spaces in technology, and the challenges we're tackling require deep innovation, critical thinking, and scale that don't always have strong precedents. You'll take on a highly influential role shaping vision and execution across key strategic initiatives. You'll partner with cross-functional leaders, contribute to high-impact decisions, guide complex projects from concept to completion, and mentor others on the team. This is a role for someone who leverages modern tools and cutting-edge methodologies as a core part of how they solve problems, and raises the bar for everyone around them. This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, with in-person attendance expected at least three 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 Build, test, and release product-facing features with strin

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