Software Engineer, Robinhood
Credit Cards & Banking Platform
$157-185k
+ Bonus + Equity
Commission-free stock trading platform
Open for applications
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$157-185k
+ Bonus + Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply
- You’re a creative problem solver with a passion for building reliable, high-performance systems that scale. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are excited about taking on complex challenges. You have:
- A track record of designing, building, and shipping highly scalable and secure systems
- Experience with distributed systems, backend engineering, or platform development in high-growth environments
- An approach of continuous improvement, always pushing yourself and your peers to raise the bar
- A passion for collaborating with A+ teammates, creating a culture of excellence, trust, and shared success
- A customer-focused zeal with a commitment to delivering exceptional product experiences
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with execution, making thoughtful trade-offs to deliver results.
What the job involves
- The Money Platform Team is the foundation of Robinhood's innovative credit card and banking products
- We design and build the critical systems that power seamless, customer-centric financial experiences
- Our focus on reliability, performance, and scalability enables us to power complex operations
- From real-time transactions to innovative new features, we ensure Robinhood stays at the forefront of fintech innovation
- We thrive in a fast-paced environment, shipping impactful solutions with agility and minimal red tape
- Our engineers are empowered to make meaningful decisions and drive initiatives that shape the future of our platform
- Join a high-impact team that’s scaling to meet Robinhood’s growth and evolving product needs
- Build and launch major new features that power Robinhood’s flagship credit card and money offerings
- Solve complex engineering challenges, from scaling distributed systems to ensuring rock-solid performance
- Design systems that will support millions of users while enabling seamless integrations with world-class financial partners
- Drive innovation at the intersection of software engineering and financial technology, shaping the backbone of the Robinhood Credit Card's success
- Collaborate with a team of exceptional engineers who challenge and inspire you to reach beyond your potential
Our take
For years, traditional brokers ruled the share trading realm, charging hefty fees that locked out everyday investors. Robinhood emerged as a disruptor, offering commission-free trading and opening the door to a new generation. Its innovative model thrives on premium features like increased buying power and extended trading hours, attracting a younger audience drawn to meme stocks like AMC and GameStop.
But Robinhood's not just about quick thrills. The company claims its mission lies in catering to "the unmet needs of the next generation," evidenced by its "Robinhood Retirement" launch, targeting gig-economy workers often excluded from financial planning. This commitment to accessibility aligns with its core values.
However, 2023 brought unexpected turbulence, as Robinhood became entangled in the FTX cryptocurrency exchange bankruptcy scandal when it emerged that the US Department of Justice seized hundreds of millions of dollars of the company's shares tied to FTX founder Bankman-Fried. Despite these challenges, Robinhood successfully bought back the missing stock, and its impact on democratizing finance remains undeniable.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 13 rounds)
Feb 2021
$2.4bn
CONVERTIBLE
Jan 2021
$1bn
LATE VC
Total funding: $5.6bn
Company benefits
- Well-being - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Family & home life - Parental leave, personal prosperity benefits
- Comfort & care - Annual lifestyle stipend
- Office life - Catered meals and fully stocked kitchen, commuter benefits
- Growth - Education and training, community events, career mentorships
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Leadership
Vlad Tenev
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics at Stanford University, where they met their fellow co-founder. Dropped out of a PhD to start Robinhood.
Baiju B.
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics and Physics at Stanford University, where they met their fellow co-founder.
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