Senior Software Engineer, Robinhood

Clearing

$187-220k

+ Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan

Python

Java

Kafka

Spark

REST API

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Menlo Park, CA

Commission-free stock trading platform

Open for applications

Commission-free stock trading platform

1001+ employees

FintechB2CCryptocurrencyMarketplaceTrading

Open for applications

$187-220k

+ Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan

Python

Java

Kafka

Spark

REST API

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Menlo Park, CA

1001+ employees

FintechB2CCryptocurrencyMarketplaceTrading

Company mission

To democratize finance for all.

Job

Company

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
5+ years of software development experience
3+ years experience designing and implementing low latency, large scale distributed systems that involve massive amount of data
Expertise in Java/Python/Go, Spark, Kafka
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 complex engineering problems that deliver results aligned with team objectives
Ability to mentor junior developers and lead the team technically on new initiatives and system improvements

What the job involves

As a Senior Software Engineer at Robinhood, you will be building and owning critical backend services, infrastructure and data that power our core financial products
You will gain a unique look into how the US financial systems work on the inside and strengthen your financial-domain knowledge
You will have high impact as a member of our Clearing Engineering team
Build scalable systems and components, making the right tradeoffs to account for stability and long-term maintainability
Design, write, test, and release product-facing features with stringent correctness and scalability requirements
Collaborate with our frontend and data teams to fine tune our REST APIs supporting millions of customers
Mentor junior developers on the team and lead project of large complexity
Identify opportunities to improve system performance, team productivity and reduce risk

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

Top investors

39% female employees

-23% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.4)

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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