Robinhood · 5 hours ago
Software Engineer, Backend
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$157K/yr - $185K/yr
2+ years expRobinhood is on a mission to democratize finance for all and is seeking a Software Engineer to build and own backend services that support its core financial products. The role involves solving complex scalability challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technical solutions.
CryptocurrencyFinTechPrediction MarketsStock ExchangesTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Design, build, test, and deploy scalable backend services and systems with a strong emphasis on long-term maintainability
Develop product-facing features and platform enhancements that meet strict correctness and scalability standards
Identify and implement improvements to system performance, engineering productivity, and risk reduction
Collaborate closely with client teams, cross-functional partners, and external vendors to deliver impactful technical solutions
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in software development
Strong track record of successfully delivering large-scope technical projects in cross-functional team environments
Commitment to high standards in code quality and review processes
Solid understanding of backend development, system design, and the intersection of product and engineering
Proficiency in Go or Python
Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar data streaming technologies
Familiarity with managing and processing large-scale datasets
Preferred
Experience working at a fintech company or financial institution
Familiarity with technologies like Postgres, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis, and AWS (or similar cloud platforms)
Benefits
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
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