Senior Software Engineer

Robinhood; Edison (CA); On-site; USD 213,512 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

401(k) matching

Performance driven compensation

Flexible benefits spending account

Paid time off and parental leave

Exceptional office experience with catered meals

Job summary

Robinhood is seeking an exceptional Senior Software Engineer in Edison, California, to design and develop complex backend services. As part of a high-performing team, you will influence key initiatives and drive innovation in FinTech.

With a focus on modern tools and methodologies, this role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a strong background in Java, Kotlin, GoLang, Python, or Scala.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and performance-based compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in software engineering.
• Experience with backend service frameworks and APIs.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems and observability tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex backend services and APIs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver product features.
• Lead incident response and ensure backend service stability.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

GoLang

Python

Scala

Backend service frameworks

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Redis

DynamoDB

Distributed systems frameworks

Observability tools

Automated testing frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

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. We're looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to help shape the future of our core platforms, products, and customer experiences. FinTech is one of the most complex and rapidly evolving spaces in technology, and the challenges we're tackling require deep innovation, critical thinking, and scale that don't always have strong precedents.

You’ll take on a highly influential role shaping vision and execution across key strategic initiatives. You’ll partner with cross-functional leaders, contribute to high-impact decisions, guide complex projects from concept to completion, and mentor others on the team. This is a role for someone who leverages modern tools and cutting- edge methodologies as a core part of how they solve problems, and raises the bar for everyone around them.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, with in-person attendance expected at least three 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

Design, develop, and maintain complex backend services, APIs, and data models that power core product functionality. Design and evolve distributed systems that support business-critical workflows, transactions, and integrations. Own backend components end to end, including requirements definition, architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, production support, and continuous improvement. Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver large, end-to-end product features and system integrations. Improve backend system reliability, performance, and scalability by applying distributed systems best practices. Write high‑quality, well‑tested code and provide technical guidance through code reviews and design discussions. Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and remediation efforts to ensure backend service stability and availability. Define monitoring and debugging strategies using logs, metrics, and traces to meet service‑level objectives. Ensure backend systems meet security, privacy, and compliance requirements through secure design and implementation. Author and maintain technical documentation for system designs, APIs, and operational considerations. Telecommuting permitted.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field (or foreign equivalent) and 5 years of progressively responsible post‑baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation. Alternatively, employer will accept a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field (or foreign equivalent).
• Education and/or experience must include:
• Java, Kotlin, GoLang, Python, or Scala;
• Backend service frameworks;
• RESTful and RPC APIs;
• PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, or DynamoDB;
• Distributed systems frameworks;
• Observability tools including logs, metrics, and traces; and
• Automated testing frameworks.
• Background checks required

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 to fuel your work, 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 benefits
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

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 the corresponding compensation zone.

Base Pay Range:

$213,512 - $230,000 per year

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If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

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