Software Engineer 2, Backend

Robinhood; Menlo Park, New York (CA, NY); On-site; USD 166,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity ownership

401(k) matching

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Robinhood is hiring a Software Engineer to design, build, and own backend services and data systems that power the company’s core financial products. You will tackle complex scalability challenges and gain expertise in U.S. financial systems, directly impacting millions of users.

The role supports the Brokerage, Incentives, and Identity teams, collaborating across engineering, product, and operations. Based in Menlo Park or New York, in-person attendance is expected at least 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software development.
• Delivered large-scale technical projects in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy scalable backend services and systems with a focus on long-term maintainability.
• Develop product-facing features and platform enhancements meeting strict correctness and scalability standards.
• Identify and implement improvements to system performance, engineering productivity, and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with client teams, cross-functional partners, and external vendors to deliver technical solutions.

Skills

Go or Python

Kafka

Backend development

System design

Data processing at scale

2+ years experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Code quality

Tools

Postgres

Kubernetes

Redis

AWS

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.

As a Software Engineer, you’ll build and own backend services, infrastructure, and data systems that support Robinhood’s core financial products. You’ll solve complex scalability challenges while gaining deep expertise in U.S. financial systems and making a direct impact on the products used by millions.

The Brokerage team’s mission is to pave the way for launching new features, expanding into diverse financial services, and welcoming millions more people into the financial system. The team owns critical services that support trading and brokerage infrastructure and partners closely with other engineering, product, and operations teams across Robinhood.

The Incentives team drives user growth and engagement through both strategic incentives and platform capabilities. One sub-team focuses on increasing net deposits by testing incentive and non-incentive levers, while the other builds Robinhood’s centralized, scalable platform to support personalized, company-wide rewards.

The Identity team protects both Robinhood and its customers by preventing fraud and ensuring regulatory compliance. They own key systems for identity verification, KYC, and fraud prevention across all products, and collaborate closely with teams like Data Science, Brokerage, Crypto, and Security to support global expansion and product launches.

These roles are based in either our Menlo Park, CA or New York city offices, 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

• Design, build, test, and deploy scalable backend services and systems with a strong emphasis on long-term maintainability.
• Develop product-facing features and platform enhancements that meet strict correctness and scalability standards.
• Identify and implement improvements to system performance, engineering productivity, and risk reduction.
• Collaborate closely with client teams, cross-functional partners, and external vendors to deliver impactful technical solutions.

What you bring

• 2+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong track record of successfully delivering large-scope technical projects in cross-functional team environments.
• Commitment to high standards in code quality and review processes.
• Solid understanding of backend development, system design, and the intersection of product and engineering.
• Proficiency in Go or Python.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar data streaming technologies.
• Familiarity with managing and processing large-scale datasets.

Bonus points

• Experience working at a fintech company or financial institution.
• Familiarity with technologies like Postgres, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis, and AWS (or similar cloud platforms).

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 support
• 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 Range

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

$166,000 $195,000 USD

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

$147,000 $172,000 USD

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

$130,000 $152,000 USD

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AI Usage Disclosure

Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

Equal Opportunity

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