Backend Software Engineer Intern — Fintech, Real Impact

Engg; Bellevue, Menlo Park, New York (WA, CA, NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market compensation

Lifestyle wallet for learning

Access to AI tools

Paid time off

Catered meals & commuter benefits

Job summary

Robinhood seeks an ambitious Software Engineering Intern, Backend, to own a meaningful project from scoping to production. You’ll work on a real team, directly with experienced engineers, and ship software for the US financial system.

You’ll contribute to high-standards code, learn the tech stack, and gain experience with Python/Django, Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, and AWS in a live fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date of Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Strong CS fundamentals and deep understanding of best coding practices.
• Solid communication skills and an ability to drive large projects forward in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for financial technology and building fintech products and services.

Responsibilities

• Own a high-impact backend project from initial scoping through launch — drive the work, not just support it.
• Partner with a dedicated mentor who will guide you from onboarding through shipping, deepening your understanding of our tech stack and financial domain.
• Design, build, test, and release software solutions that meet the correctness and scalability requirements of a live financial platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Robinhood to solve critical problems that span the organization.
• Maintain and scale an existing codebase using technologies such as Python/Django, Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Memcached, AWS, and Kubernetes.

Skills

CS fundamentals

Coding practices

Python/Django

Go

Relational DBs

Communication

Internship experience

Education

Pursuing related degree

Tools

Python/Django

Go

PostgreSQL

Kafka

Redis

Memcached

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Robinhood seeks an ambitious Software Engineering Intern, Backend, to own a meaningful project from scoping to production. You’ll work on a real team, directly with experienced engineers, and ship software for the US financial system.

You’ll contribute to high-standards code, learn the tech stack, and gain experience with Python/Django, Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, and AWS in a live fintech environment.