Senior Software Engineer

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. 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. 

Design, build, and maintain large-scale systems that power Robinhood’s platform, infrastructure, and core services. Write and review high-quality code, creating capacity and scaling plans, and debugging complex, realtime issues in mission-critical systems used by millions of customers. Lead by example, mentoring teammates, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture focused on operational excellence and system resilience. Take ownership of system reliability by participating in on-call rotations, proactively addressing potential issues, and driving long-term improvements to reduce downtime. Collaborate with industry-leading engineers to develop scalable tools and infrastructure that meet Robinhood’s growing demands. Drive innovation by optimizing infrastructure for reliability and cost- efficiency, supporting Robinhood’s mission to democratize finance for all at a global scale. Telecommuting Permitted.

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent in Computer Science, or a related field plus three(3) years of experience in job offered or related occupation.
• Education and/or experience must include:
• Hands-on experience with large scale incident response, root cause analysis, and reliability engineering
• Application of system reliability principles, observability, and fault tolerant architecture design
• Development and maintenance of incident management processes and procedures to ensure timely resolution and minimize impact
• Design and implementation of frameworks to measure and improve scalability and performance of production systems
• Background checks required