Software Engineer, Backend

Robinhood•Menlo Park, CA

5d•Hybrid

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 Core Financial Products Engineering team’s mission is to build secure, scalable systems that power Robinhood’s key financial offerings and help democratize finance for all. We focus on reliability, correctness, and innovation while working closely with product, design, and data teams to deliver value to our users. As a Software Engineer, you’ll help design, build, and maintain backend infrastructure and services critical to our financial products. You’ll gain deep insight into how the U.S. financial system works, strengthen your domain knowledge, and make a tangible impact on millions of users. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to highly visible features and evolve our platform in meaningful ways! This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA and New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 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

Hands-on software engineering experience through previous roles
Proficiency with Python/Django or Go (or similar backend technologies)
Solid understanding of relational databases and transaction-safe design
Curiosity and interest in financial systems or a strong desire to learn
Strong computer science fundamentals and a problem-solving mindset

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and release backend systems with high correctness, reliability, and scalability requirements
Own and maintain key services that power our financial product ecosystem
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering and business challenges
Interface with external financial institutions to integrate services and expand capabilities
Contribute to shaping engineering best practices and improving developer workflows

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

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