Engineering Manager, Robinhood
Activations
Commission-free stock trading platform
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Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires a strong technical background, a keen product sense, and a collaborative approach
- Technical expertise: You have experience in backend development, (e.g., Python, Golang), and a deep understanding of building platforms
- Strong product sense: You understand user needs and can translate business goals into elegant technical solutions
- Leadership experience: Proven ability to lead engineering teams, drive complex projects, and deliver impactful results in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative approach: You excel in working with diverse teams and can influence collaborators across fields
- Global perspective: Experience in building solutions for international users is a strong plus
- If you're passionate about building the future of payments and crafting seamless experiences for millions of users, we'd love to hear from you!
What the job involves
- As the Engineering Manager of Activations, your team will focus on building a flexible cross-sell & communications platform for Robinhood
- This platform will introduce products to customers, and evolve with them in their financial journey
- You’ll work with your data partners to develop platform features and implement ranking/relevance, evolve the overall value prop and strategy, and ultimately drive product adoption among Robinhood customers
- As an Engineering Manager, you’ll lead this dynamic team and work with product, data, and other engineering teams to drive innovation in Activations
- You’ll be responsible for crafting the team’s strategy, delivering impactful projects, and scaling the platform to meet the needs of our growing global user base
- Lead and empower your team: Provide technical and strategic leadership, mentoring engineers, and nurturing a culture of collaboration and innovation
- Drive product excellence: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other teams to define and implement a roadmap for seamless payment experiences
- Develop new features: Build and optimize payment solutions for global markets, ensuring they are intuitive and reliable
- Scale for growth: Improve the platform to support international expansions, multi-account management, and new business features
- Promote standard methodologies in engineering: Ensure high-quality code, scalability, and security in all deliverables
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.
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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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