Staff Software Engineer, Robinhood
Advisory Platform
$217-255k
+ Eligible for bonus opportunities + Equity
3+ days a week in office (Menlo Park, CA)
Commission-free stock trading platform
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Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$217-255k
+ Eligible for bonus opportunities + Equity
3+ days a week in office (Menlo Park, CA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- This team values curiosity, collaboration, and accountability in solving meaningful technical challenges at scale
- 10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems in production
- Expertise in backend development with languages such as Go, Python, or Java, and deep knowledge of cloud-native architecture
- 3+ years leading large-scale technical initiatives or multiple engineering teams
- Strong grasp of system design principles and software engineering fundamentals
- Proven ability to simplify complex problems and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
What the job involves
- 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 Advisory Platform team’s mission is to empower financial advisors with the next generation of tools so they can better serve their clients
- We’re building foundational infrastructure to support Robinhood’s expansion into new markets and customer segments
- As Staff Backend Engineer, you will help architect and deliver highly scalable backend systems that power financial experiences for advisors and clients alike
- You’ll partner closely with product, operations, and AI teams to create secure, performant, and reliable services
- Your leadership will influence technical strategy across orgs — mentoring others and setting the bar for engineering excellence. Come join us as we shape the future of advisory technology!
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust backend systems for enterprise B2B financial applications
- Architect services with a focus on performance, scalability, and fault tolerance to support advisor-centric product features
- Partner across product, AI, and operations teams to deliver secure, compliant systems and continuously improve workflows
- Mentor and guide engineers across multiple projects and technical initiatives
- Drive technical excellence, sharing best practices and fostering a strong engineering culture
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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