Senior Software Engineer, Backend
$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
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Mental Health
- Parental Leave
- Learning Budget
- Flexible PTO
- Equity
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 company focused on democratizing finance for all and building the future of finance. The Credit Card business team aims to reshape the credit landscape and redefine how people interact with financial services daily.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $196,000 – $230,000 USD
Equity: Equity ownership
Bonus: Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs