Backend Software Engineer, Credit Cards & Banking

Robinhood • Bellevue, NY

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Robinhood is building the future of finance with a mission to democratize finance for all, anticipating a significant wealth transfer to younger generations. The Money Platform team is seeking a Software Engineer to build backend systems for Robinhood's credit card and money products. This role involves designing and operating critical systems for real-time transactions and robust financial operations, focusing on reliability and performance. The engineer will contribute to the technical backbone of money movement and credit card systems, directly impacting millions of customers. The position is based in Bellevue, WA, Menlo Park, CA, or New York, NY, with an expectation of in-person attendance at least 3 days per week to foster innovation and community.

Requirements

• A track record of designing, building, and shipping highly scalable and secure systems.
• Experience with distributed systems, backend engineering, or platform development in high-growth environments.
• An approach of continuous improvement, always pushing yourself and your peers to raise the bar.
• A passion for collaborating with A+ teammates, creating a culture of excellence, trust, and shared success.
• A customer-focused zeal with a commitment to delivering exceptional product experiences.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with execution, making thoughtful trade-offs to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Build and launch major new features that power Robinhood’s flagship credit card and money offerings.
• Solve complex engineering challenges, from scaling distributed systems to ensuring rock-solid performance.
• Design systems that will support millions of users while enabling seamless integrations with world-class financial partners.
• Drive innovation at the intersection of software engineering and financial technology, shaping the backbone of the Robinhood Credit Card's success.
• Collaborate with a team of exceptional engineers who challenge and inspire you to reach beyond your potential.

Benefits

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
• Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Lifestyle wallet – a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees