Senior Staff Software Developer, Robinhood
Developer Infra
CA$213-250k
+ Bonus & Equity
Commission-free stock trading platform
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Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
CA$213-250k
+ Bonus & Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in a Staff or Senior Staff role
- Deep experience designing and building large-scale developer infrastructure systems (e.g., CI/CD, build systems, testing frameworks, dev environments, observability tooling)
- Strong expertise in one or more programming languages (Go, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript preferred)
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional engineering initiatives and shipping platform-wide improvements
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills — comfortable influencing across all levels of engineering and product
- Passion for developer experience, operational excellence, and enabling others to succeed
- Deep understanding of system design, reliability engineering, and performance optimization
- Experience in organizations with high software delivery velocity and strong engineering culture
What the job involves
- At Robinhood, Developer Infrastructure is the backbone that enables every engineer to deliver exceptional software — faster, safer, and at scale
- We design and build the systems, platforms, and experiences that make software development seamless and reliable across the company
- We believe infrastructure should be invisible when working perfectly — intuitive, resilient, and empowering
- Our mission is to eliminate friction, enhance feedback loops, and drive developer productivity through operational excellence and world-class tooling
- We’re looking for a Senior Staff Software Developer to join our Developer Infrastructure organization
- In this role, you will serve as a technical leader and architect across the org
- You will shape the future of developer experience at Robinhood, leading initiatives that improve velocity, quality, and reliability at scale
- The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment
- You'll architect and build foundational systems that scale Robinhood’s ability to ship safe, high-quality software quickly
- Lead cross-org technical initiatives that improve build systems, test infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, local dev environments, and developer observability
- Drive design reviews, operational readiness, and incident analysis for critical developer-facing systems
- Champion automation, safety, and reliability across all stages of software development
- Set technical strategy and standards for engineering productivity, code quality, and operational excellence
- Partner with other engineering teams to define and implement long-term roadmaps
- Provide technical mentorship and thought leadership to engineers across the company
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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