Engineering Manager, Robinhood
Tokenization
$217-255k
This role is also eligible for bonus opportunities and equity
4+ days a week in office
Commission-free stock trading platform
Be an early applicant
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$217-255k
This role is also eligible for bonus opportunities and equity
4+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of software engineering experience
- 2+ years in a people management role
- Experience managing a full stack team (backend and mobile)
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale distributed systems, preferably in financial or blockchain infrastructure
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders
- Experience mentoring engineers and fostering career growth within a team
- Deep understanding of blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and secure systems design (or a strong willingness to learn)
What the job involves
- The Tokenization Engine team’s mission is to bring both public and private equity to be tradable 24/7 in the Robinhood app and on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) across leading blockchains. The team works at the intersection of blockchain technology, financial systems, and modern infrastructure — with a focus on accessibility, security, and scalability
- As an Engineering Manager for the Tokenization Engine team, you will lead and grow a team of talented engineers focused on delivering the core systems that enable tokenized equity trading
- You’ll collaborate closely with product, compliance, and platform teams to ensure seamless, compliant, and scalable functionality
- Your leadership will shape the architecture and direction of a foundational Robinhood initiative
- This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA and New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 4 days per week
- Lead and grow a high-impact engineering team delivering core tokenization infrastructure
- Drive the design and development of systems that make public and private equities tradable via blockchain networks
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define and execute product and technology strategies
- Foster a strong engineering culture centered on technical excellence, inclusivity, and learning
- Ensure high standards for system reliability, security, and scalability across mission-critical services
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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