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
- 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.
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
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