Senior Software Engineer, Backend at Robinhood

Menlo Park, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

220000.0

Posted On

28 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Development, Distributed Systems, REST API Design, System Performance, Mentoring, Project Leadership, Engineering Problem Solving

Industry

Financial Services

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(s) + role(s) Brokerage The Stock Lending, Margin & Sweeps (SMS) team's mission is to build long term investment products that grow with the needs of our customers. Stock Lending, Margin and Sweeps are high impact features owned by this team and any incremental changes to them will have a significant impact on our revenue streams. We constantly iterate on the product offerings based on user research and Market data and Tiered Margin rates is one such offering that’s recently launched and well received by our user base. As a core and senior member in the SMS team, you will have the opportunity to build a very scalable and reliable platform that powers our features i.e SLIP (Stock lending), Margin and Sweeps. Come join us to truly accelerate our mission of democratizing finance for all. International The Internalization team’s goal is to democratize finance globally by expanding Robinhood into different countries - starting with the United Kingdom. The team solves challenges such as scaling our products to support many regions and building products specific to these local markets that allow us to best serve our customers. Crypto The Crypto team is dedicated to pushing boundaries and constantly innovating to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency. The team is looking for a passionate and skilled team member to join us on this exciting journey. What you’ll do Build scalable systems and components, making the right tradeoffs to account for stability and long-term maintainability. Design, write, test, and release product-facing features with stringent correctness and scalability requirements. Collaborate with our frontend and data teams to fine tune our REST APIs supporting millions of customers. Mentor junior developers on the team and lead project of large complexity Identify opportunities to improve system performance, team productivity and reduce risk What you bring 5+ years of software development experience. 3+ years experience writing low latency, large scale distributed systems. Familiarity with writing highly concurrent systems and good intuition for REST API design. Proven experience working on large projects with long-term impact on a single system or team. Strong technical grasp with excellent judgment on task prioritizations. Ability to solve complex engineering problems that deliver results aligned with team objectives. Ability to mentor junior developers and lead the team technically on new initiatives and system improvements 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 and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process. Base Pay Range: Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC) $187,000—$220,000 USD Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL) $165,000—$194,000 USD Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL) $146,000—$172,000 USD Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity. 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 the Privacy Policy for your country of application.

Responsibilities

Build scalable systems and components while ensuring stability and long-term maintainability. Collaborate with frontend and data teams to fine-tune REST APIs supporting millions of customers.