Engineering Manager, Advisory Platform

Robinhood•Menlo Park, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Advisor Platform team builds systems that help financial advisors serve their clients through scalable, reliable technology. The team develops backend infrastructure that supports advanced financial products, with a focus on availability, performance, and secure data handling. You’ll work closely with product managers and data teams to deliver systems that support new customer experiences and expand into additional product areas. The team values thoughtful system design, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement while helping shape the future of advisory services! As an Engineering Manager , you will lead engineers responsible for designing and delivering backend systems that operate at scale. You will guide architectural decisions, support engineers in solving complex technical challenges, and ensure systems meet reliability and performance expectations. You will partner with product managers, legal, compliance, and operations teams to align technical execution with business priorities and customer needs. In addition, you will support career development, team effectiveness, and consistent delivery across key initiatives. This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA and New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 5 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.

Requirements

5+ years of software engineering experience, including experience managing engineers or engineering teams.
Experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems with a focus on reliability and performance.
Delivered complex technical initiatives from planning through execution.
Communicate effectively with both technical and business partners.
Support team development through coaching, feedback, and structured growth planning.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and support the growth of a team of software engineers while fostering an inclusive and collaborative engineering culture.
Define and execute the technical roadmap for brokerage services, balancing platform improvements with delivery of new capabilities.
Work with product managers, legal, compliance, and operations teams to design reliable financial workflows and customer-facing systems.
Establish operational metrics, architectural standards, and monitoring practices that improve system reliability, performance, and availability.
Contribute to organizational planning, resource allocation, and technical direction across the Brokerage Engineering organization.

Benefits

Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact
bonus programs
equity ownership
401(k) matching
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
mental health benefits
company holidays
paid time off
sick time
parental leave
Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces