Software Engineer, Backend at Robinhood

Menlo Park, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

185000.0

Posted On

28 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Development, Backend Development, Go, Python, Kafka, Data Streaming, Postgres, K8s, Redis, AWS, Collaboration, System Performance, Scalability, Code Quality, Technical Projects, Financial Systems

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) As a Software Developer at Robinhood, you will be building and owning certain backend services, infrastructure and data that power our core financial products. You will gain a unique look into how the US financial systems work on the inside and strengthen your financial-domain knowledge. We strive for high standard of engineering quality while solving unique scalability challenges. You will have high impact at a relatively small company for our user base. Brokerage Our mission is to pave the way for us to launch new features, expand into different financial services, and welcome millions more people to the financial system. The Futures Team Our mission is to introduce futures trading and event contracts to millions of users by delivering a seamless, secure, and innovative experience. Crypto Team The Crypto Core Trading Team at Robinhood is the driving force behind delivering a seamless, intuitive, and powerful crypto trading experience for our 17 million crypto users. 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 platform or product-facing features with stringent correctness and scalability requirements Identify opportunities to improve system performance, team productivity, and reduce risk Collaborate closely and effectively with cross-functional partners, client teams, and vendors What you bring 2+ years of software developer experience You have a track record of successfully collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering large-scope technical projects, setting a high standard for code quality and code review processes You deeply understand the design, product, and backend development disciplines so that you can work effectively with them Experience with Go or Python Experience with Kafka and data streaming technologies Experience with handling/processing large amounts of data Familiarity with other parts of the team’s tech stack (Postgres, K8s, Redis, AWS or similar) Bonus Points: Experience at a fintech company or financial firm 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) $157,000—$185,000 USD Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL) $139,000—$163,000 USD Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL) $122,000—$144,000 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 cross-functional teams to design, write, test, and release features with stringent correctness and scalability requirements.