Senior Software Engineer, Backend

RobinhoodMenlo Park, CAHybridfull_timesenior

$196,000 – $230,000 USD

Tech Stack

Responsibilities

  • Design and build large-scale distributed systems that support real-time trading, balances, and platform capabilities.
  • Lead technically complex projects, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate with frontend and data partners to deliver well-structured APIs.
  • Build and evolve scalable backend systems, balancing performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
  • Partner with frontend and data engineers to define and refine REST APIs that serve millions of customers.
  • Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on technical guidance.

Soft Skills

System DesignMentoringFinancial Services

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Disability Insurance
  • Equity
  • Flexible PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Learning Budget
  • Life Insurance
  • Mental Health
  • Parental Leave

Culture

Mission-DrivenHigh GrowthCross-Functional TeamsCustomer-ObsessedMentorship Program

Requirements

Regions: Us

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About Robinhood
Industry: fintech
Size: large

Robinhood is a financial services platform with a mission to democratize finance for all, expanding its US trading and investing services globally.

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Compensation
Base salary: $196,000 – $230,000 USD
Equity: Equity ownership
Bonus: Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs