Robinhood

Software Engineer, Backend

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10 days ago
Menlo Park, CA, USA or New York, NY, USAMid Level
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$130k - $195k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, and deploy scalable backend services and systems with strong long-term maintainability.
  • Develop product-facing features and platform enhancements meeting strict correctness and scalability standards.
  • Improve system performance, engineering productivity, and risk reduction.
  • Collaborate with client teams, cross-functional partners, and external vendors to deliver technical solutions.
  • Build and own backend services, infrastructure, and data systems supporting brokerage, incentives, rewards, identity verification, KYC, and fraud-prevention products.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of software development experience.
  • A strong track record delivering large-scope technical projects in cross-functional environments.
  • Commitment to high standards for code quality and review processes.
  • Solid understanding of backend development, system design, and the relationship between 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.
  • Fintech or financial-institution experience is a bonus.
  • Familiarity with Postgres, Kubernetes, Redis, and AWS or similar cloud platforms is a bonus.

Benefits

  • Performance-driven compensation with bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
  • 100% paid employee health insurance and 90% dependent coverage.
  • Flexible lifestyle wallet for wellness, learning, and other benefits.
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health support.
  • Company holidays, paid time off, sick time, and parental leave.
  • Catered meals, events, and comfortable office workspaces.
  • Based in Menlo Park, California or New York City, with in-person attendance expected at least three days per week.
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