Staff Technical Program Manager, Robinhood
Developer Infra
CA$144.5-170k
+ Bonus + Equity
Commission-free stock trading platform
Be an early applicant
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
CA$144.5-170k
+ Bonus + Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of experience driving complex, multi-functional technical programs — ideally in developer infrastructure, platform engineering, or similar domains
- Deep understanding of the SDLC and modern engineering practices — especially in build systems, CI/CD, testing, and developer experience
- Technical fluency — you’re comfortable diving into system architectures, design docs, and engineering metrics to understand root causes and tradeoffs
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — able to convey complex topics to diverse audiences and drive alignment
- Proven track record of leading multi-quarter initiatives across distributed teams with high ambiguity and high stakes
- Ability to prioritize, adapt to changing contexts, and bias toward automation over manual process
- Passion for crafting tools and processes that make engineers’ lives better
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead and orchestrate cross-cutting initiatives that span multiple Dev Infra sub-teams
- This role is pivotal in realizing our mission of accelerating software delivery and improving developer experience, reliability, and operational excellence at scale
- You’ll drive programs that touch every part of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)— from code authoring to deployment — and help ensure the delivery of infrastructure systems that are invisible when working perfectly, trusted by developers, and continuously evolving to meet our growing needs
- Lead Strategic Initiatives: Own the planning and execution of large-scale programs across Dev Infra, including efforts in CI/CD scalability, developer tooling adoption, test infrastructure modernization, and platform migrations
- Unify Vision & Execution: Translate product and engineering strategy into concrete, measurable plans that align across multiple teams
- Deliver Developer Value: Work backward from internal developer needs to define requirements, priorities, and milestones that improve velocity, reliability, and satisfaction
- Foster Operational Excellence: Establish and refine processes that improve visibility, communication, and accountability across distributed engineering teams
- Promote Dev Infra’s Mission: Clearly communicate the vision, roadmap, and progress of infrastructure programs to technical and non-technical partners
- Measure What Matters: Partner with engineering leadership to define and report key metrics (e.g., PR cycle time, CI/CD success rate, build speed, test coverage, etc.) to ensure we’re moving the needle
- Be a Multiplier: Proactively identify risks, misalignments, and inefficiencies — and implement scalable solutions to address them across the organization
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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