Senior Android Engineer, Crypto Expansion

Robinhood; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact work

Equity & bonuses

Health insurance

Wellness wallet

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

Stocked kitchens & meals

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Robinhood in Menlo Park, CA is hiring an experienced Android Engineer to build scalable mobile experiences using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern Android APIs. You will own features end-to-end, collaborating with Product, Design, Backend, and Data Science teams to ship delightful, reliable experiences.

This role values mentorship, architecture decisions, and a product-minded mindset. Expect a competitive base pay, equity, benefits, and an in-office first culture with at least 3 days/week on

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional Android development experience.
• Deep knowledge of Kotlin and Java.
• Strong understanding of Android SDK and MVVM architecture patterns.
• Experience with Jetpack Compose, Coroutines/Flow or RxJava.
• Familiarity with Retrofit and Room.
• Excellent collaboration and product-minded mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Build intuitive, elegant, and stable mobile experiences using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern Android APIs.
• Lead the full lifecycle of product features — from ideation and technical design to implementation, testing, and release.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, Backend Engineers, and Data Scientists to create impactful solutions.
• Champion engineering best practices that ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Mentor junior developers and help elevate team standards and collaboration.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android development

MVVM

Jetpack Compose

Coroutines/Flow

RxJava

Retrofit

Room

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Android Studio

Job description

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

The Android team’s mission is to redefine how millions of users engage with their finances. We're focused on delivering intuitive, scalable, and inclusive mobile experiences that empower our customers to build better financial futures. We collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to ensure every interaction on Android reflects quality, performance, and care.

The Crypto expansion team

is building Robinhood products for new regions, extending crypto and adjacent financial experiences to customers around the world. The team owns all critical parts of the app across onboarding, funding, account setup, trading product integrations, and platform capabilities required to operate in new jurisdictions. This team sits at the intersection of building an internationalization platform and region specific product execution, to help Robinhood be successful in new markets. Recent work in expansion effort has included Canada, Europe launches with multi-currency wallet capabilities, local funding rails, translations infrastructure, and new onboarding experiences for each region

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

• Build intuitive, elegant, and stable mobile experiences using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern Android APIs
• Lead the full lifecycle of product features — from ideation and technical design to implementation, testing, and release
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, Backend Engineers, and Data Scientists to create impactful solutions
• Champion engineering best practices that ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability
• Mentor junior developers and help elevate team standards and collaboration

What you bring

• 6+ years of professional experience developing Android applications
• Proficiency with Kotlin and/or Java, and a strong grasp of Android SDK and architecture patterns like MVVM
• Experience using Jetpack Compose, Coroutines & Flow or RxJava, and libraries such as Retrofit and Room
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a product-focused mindset
• Demonstrated ability to mentor peers, lead complex projects, and influence architecture decisions
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
• Best-in-class benefits including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health support
• Generous time off including company holidays, PTO, sick time, and parental leave
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, stocked kitchens, and commuter benefits

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$196,000—$230,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$172,000—$202,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$153,000—$179,000 USD

Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.