Engineering Manager, Prediction Markets

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 Prediction Markets team at Robinhood is dedicated to delivering a premier trading experience and establishing Robinhood as the leader in the event contracts space. Enabling our customers to trade on the outcome of real-world events aligns directly with our mission to democratize finance for all! We collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and operations specialists to build state-of-the-art trading experiences across a wide variety of real-world events. Our team culture values technical excellence, operational rigor, and a strong sense of collective accountability for our products.

As the Engineering Manager for Prediction Markets, you will lead a team of software engineers focused on building the complete user experience for key US and global events. In this leadership position, you will serve as a key partner in growing this business, which represents the fastest-growing segment in Robinhood’s history! You will oversee the delivery of scalable UIs that enable customers to trade on diverse categories such as financials, crypto, sports, and politics. Additionally, you will guide technical architecture, mentor engineers, and help define how the event contracts space evolves across the industry.

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.

• →Lead and support a team of software engineers in owning all consumer-facing features for our prediction markets product.
• →Be a thought leader with product managers, designers, and operations partners to design and launch trading experiences for major global events.
• →Define technical roadmaps, establish coding standards, and maintain operational excellence for our prediction market systems.
• →Mentor and develop engineers on the team, helping them progress in their careers and achieve technical excellence.

• Experience managing and leading software engineering teams that deliver high-frequency or high-volume transactional systems.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience with a strong front-end focus, including proficiency in modern frameworks and languages.
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with product management and design partners to launch user-facing products.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

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.