Senior Applications Engineer, Robinhood

Corporate Systems

$161.5-190k

+ Eligible for bonus opportunities + Equity

GCP

Python

macOS

Bash

Swift

Spark

Windows

Okta

Powershell

Google Workspace

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

3+ days a week in office (Menlo Park, CA)

Commission-free stock trading & investing app

Be an early applicant

Commission-free stock trading & investing app

1001+ employees

FintechB2CCryptocurrencyMarketplaceTrading

Be an early applicant

$161.5-190k

+ Eligible for bonus opportunities + Equity

GCP

Python

macOS

Bash

Swift

Spark

Windows

Okta

Powershell

Google Workspace

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

3+ days a week in office (Menlo Park, CA)

1001+ employees

FintechB2CCryptocurrencyMarketplaceTrading

Company mission

To democratize finance for all.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

You have experience as a Systems, Site Reliability, Infrastructure, or related engineer, typically with 5+ years in similar environments
You have hands-on experience managing macOS or Windows devices using modern endpoint management tools
You are familiar with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or Gemini
You have experience coding or scripting in languages such as Python, Swift, Go, Bash, or PowerShell
You approach problems methodically, work well independently or with others, and focus on improving employee-facing systems

What the job involves

The Corporate Systems team focuses on maintaining secure, reliable systems that support employees across the company
This team works closely with Security, IT, and Engineering partners to manage identity systems, endpoint devices, and cloud infrastructure
The goal is to ensure systems are scalable, dependable, and prepared to address evolving security risks
As an Application Engineer, you will manage and improve systems that support identity, device management, and cloud infrastructure
You will build automation to streamline account and device lifecycle processes, respond to technical issues, and contribute to engineering standards through code reviews and documentation. You will also use AI-assisted tools to enhance development workflows and improve efficiency
At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams
You manage endpoint devices, identity systems, Okta, Google Cloud infrastructure, and Google Workspace to maintain secure and reliable operations
You design and build tools based on internal requirements to improve system functionality and efficiency
You develop automation for device, account, and identity lifecycle management processes
You support engineering teams by troubleshooting system issues and resolving escalations
You review write and code, write clear documentation, and follow established engineering practices

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. Since then, expectations have continued to evolve, with investors looking not just to lower costs, but for simpler tools, clearer information, and guidance that makes the market easier to understand.

Robinhood was built to meet those changing expectations, designed from the start as a mobile-first platform that makes investor more accessible and less intimidating for people at every stage of their financial journey. Through its app, users can trade stocks and other financial instruments while benefiting from a clean interface and built-in educational support, helping them move from curiosity to confidence without unnecessary complexity.

Recently, Robinhood has strenghtned its impact too, particularly in the UK. With the launch of AI-powered Digests within its Robinhood Cortex assistant that helps users understand what's driving stock movements in plain English, while upcoming options trading and expanded educational resources add flexibility and depth. Together, these steps position Robinhood as a platform evolving alongside its users, blending technology and education to stay ahead in an ever-changing investment landscape.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

39% female employees

-23% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.7)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 13 rounds)

Feb 2021

$2.4bn

CONVERTIBLE

Jan 2021

$1bn

LATE VC

Total funding: $5.6bn

Company HQ

Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA

Leadership

Vlad Tenev

(Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman)

Studied Mathematics at Stanford University, where they met Baiju. Dropped out of a PhD to start Robinhood. Alongside Robinhood, Vlad is also the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Harmonic.

Baiju B.

(Co-Founder)

Studied Mathematics and Physics at Stanford University, where they met their Vlad and co-founded Robinhood in 2012. Baiju is also the Founder and CEO of Aetherflux.

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