Staff Software Engineer, Robinhood
Crypto
$217-255k
Plus bonus programs and equity ownership
3+ days a week in office
Commission-free stock trading platform
Be an early applicant
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$217-255k
Plus bonus programs and equity ownership
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience technically leading large-scale systems and complex projects
- Strong technical judgment, with a focus on reliability, security, and scalability
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills across engineering and product teams
- Ability to operate effectively in highly regulated or complex domains
- Passion for customer value and deep product engagement
Desirable
- Experience with Python/Django, Golang, Postgres, Redis, Kafka
- Familiarity with financial systems or crypto trading infrastructure
- Knowledge of Kubernetes and AWS cloud architecture
What the job involves
- Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading
- We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers
- Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards
- The Crypto Trading team is on a mission to build the world’s best crypto trading platform! We design, build, and maintain the services that power and accelerate our crypto products, platforms, and operations
- Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, constantly evolving to stay ahead in the dynamic cryptocurrency space
- As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll shape our crypto architecture and lead technical strategy, implementation, and innovation
- This is a high-impact role where you’ll drive reliability, scalability, and security across systems and help us deliver industry-leading products to our customers
- Lead technical architecture and system design for Robinhood’s crypto trading platform
- Partner with product to shape the roadmap and long-term vision
- Collaborate across engineering teams to implement scalable and secure systems
- Drive design reviews, lead complex projects, and own critical technical decisions
- Elevate engineering excellence through mentorship, best practices, and hands-on problem solving
- Optimize systems for performance, availability, and operational efficiency
- Support recruiting and onboarding of engineers to grow the team
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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