Robinhood · 4 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, Crypto Custody
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$217K/yr - $255K/yr
10+ years expRobinhood is on a mission to democratize finance for all, and they are seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Crypto Custody team. In this role, you will architect and scale secure systems for digital asset custody, transforming manual operations into automated, policy-driven infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
CryptocurrencyFinTechStock ExchangesTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Own and scale Robinhood’s custodial and non-custodial programs, building secure infrastructure for new assets, products, and markets
Drive reliability, scalability, and automation across all custody operations, transforming manual processes into resilient, policy-driven systems
Design and implement robust custody services including transaction signing, policy enforcement, reconciliation, and monitoring
Partner cross-functionally with infrastructure, security, compliance, finance, and risk teams to execute secure and compliant custody operations
Lead secure key ceremonies and physical custody processes with the highest standards of precision and audit readiness
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience building and scaling blockchain custody systems in regulated environments
Proficiency in Python and/or Go with strong understanding of cloud-native architectures (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes)
Deep familiarity with multisignature and MPC custody systems, including practical experience with HSMs and custody vendors
In-depth knowledge of blockchain protocols including UTXO-based (e.g., Bitcoin) and account-based (e.g., Ethereum, Solana) models
Strong communication and collaboration skills with a documentation-first, security-conscious approach
Benefits
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 support
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
Company
Robinhood
Robinhood is a stock brokerage that allows customers to buy and sell stocks, options, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies with zero commission.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.23BKey Investors
Emergent Fidelity TechnologiesRibbit CapitalD1 Capital Partners
2022-05-13Post Ipo Secondary· $648.29M
2021-07-29IPO
2021-02-01Private Equity· $2.4B
Leadership Team
Vlad Tenev
Co-Founder, Chairman, CEO
Kamal Boparai
Engineering Manager, Compliance & Legal Systems + ServiceNow
Recent News
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