Engineering Manager, International Expansion

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.

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 International and Growth engineering team's mission is to expand Robinhood's products globally and scale our platform to support millions of new customers in diverse markets. We build and maintain experiences across onboarding, funding, account setup, localized product experiences, growth incentives, and platform capabilities to operate in new jurisdictions. Our engineering team partners closely with product, design, compliance, marketing teams, along with an array of platform engineering teams to launch new products and optimize user acquisition globally. We prioritize technical rigor, system reliability, and quick execution to deliver reliable products to our growing customer base. Our culture is centered on clear communication, strong team partnership, and a commitment to helping people manage their financial lives!

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of software developers to drive some of Robinhood’s most important international launch initiatives. You will be responsible for driving the architecture and execution required to launch Robinhood Crypto and other products in new regions, while shaping the reusable systems that make future launches faster, safer, and more scalable. You will guide technical execution, review system architectures, and ensure our services remain highly performant and secure at scale. In this role, you will recruit, mentor, and support the career progression of engineers on your team. You will work closely with product managers, compliance partners, and other team leads to define technical strategy and deliver features on schedule. Your leadership will directly shape how we scale our platform and deliver a reliable financial experience to our global community!

This role is based in our New York, NY office, with in-person attendance expected 5 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.

• →Team Leadership & Development: Lead and support your team of developers, providing clear goals, regular feedback, and structured growth plans.Technical Strategy: Define technical direction and prioritize work with product managers and partner teams to scale our international products and systems.Architecture & Performance: Ensure backend services and localized products are designed for high availability, performance, and security.Talent Management: Manage hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for engineers on your team.Collaboration & Execution: Coordinate with product, design, and other engineering leads to deliver critical initiatives on schedule and meet defined business metrics.

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 2 years of experience managing engineering teams.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to ship complex products, including end-to-end management from concept to launch, and ensuring high-quality, reliable user experiences post-deployment.
• Experience designing and operating distributed systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Experience delivering complex technical projects from initial planning through execution and deployment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and business partners to explain technical decisions and trade-offs.
• Experience supporting team development through regular coaching, mentoring, and feedback.

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:

• Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
• Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
• Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.