Senior Software Engineer, Robinhood
AI Automation
$187-220k
+ Bonus Plan + Equity Plan
Office located in Menlo Park, CA
Commission-free stock trading platform
Be an early applicant
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$187-220k
+ Bonus Plan + Equity Plan
Office located in Menlo Park, CA
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
- This role is perfect for individuals passionate about solving sophisticated security challenges and crafting innovative solutions that have a lasting impact
- 5+ years of Software Development experience
- 3+ years experience writing low latency, large scale distributed systems
- Proficiency in Go or Python, with exceptional problem-solving and production debugging skills
- Expertise with cloud-native platforms, container and orchestration technologies (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, gRPC, Kafka)
- Experience supporting and developing machine learning models and data pipelines
- Proven experience working on large projects with long-term impact on a single system or team
- Strong technical grasp with excellent judgment on task prioritizations
- Ability to solve sophisticated engineering problems that deliver results aligned with team objectives
What the job involves
- The mission of our team is to ensure that Robinhood’s Applications and Environments are built and operated with the highest security standards, enabling a safer, scalable, and resilient platform for millions of users
- By proactively identifying vulnerabilities, managing risks, and providing the engineering community with innovative security tools, we drive strong security practices across all applications and production systems
- Team up with brilliant minds in product and platform engineering to build cutting-edge security solutions at scale, seamlessly integrating security throughout the development lifecycle
- Build scalable systems and components, making trade-offs that balance stability and long-term maintainability
- Transform security operations and workflows into libraries and SDKs that enable smooth adoption and integration by application and platform teams
- Join a dynamic team that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and your continued professional development
- Develop and optimize security tools for real-time threat detection and anomaly analysis using AI/ML models
- Build scalable AI-driven systems to automate vulnerability prioritization and improve incident response times
- Collaborate with backend and security teams to enhance security protocols and integrate AI-driven solutions into core systems
- Identify chances to enhance system performance, improve team efficiency, and minimize security risks through automated solutions
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
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
39% female employees
-23% employee growth in 12 months
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 values
- Safety First: Robinhood is a safety-first company
- Participation is Power: At Robinhood, the rich don’t get a better deal
- Radical Customer Focus: We exist to make our customers happy
- First-Principles Thinking: We make bold bets and challenge the status quo
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Articles
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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