Senior Software Engineer, Retirements Account

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 Retirement Accounts team is focused on building a new government-backed investing platform designed to expand access to financial tools for the next generation. This team partners closely with internal engineering groups and external government stakeholders to design secure systems, integrate sensitive data sources, and deliver a reliable product that supports long-term financial participation. You’ll join a group working on a high-visibility initiative with meaningful business and societal impact!

As a Senior Software Engineer you will design and build core backend systems for a new standalone application, separate from the existing Robinhood app. You’ll work on services that integrate government data, support employer contribution features, and ensure high standards for data security and system reliability. This role requires close collaboration with engineers across multiple teams to deliver a scalable platform and support ongoing feature development after launch!

This role is based in our New York, NY 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.

• →Design, build, and maintain backend services using technologies such as Python or Go to support a new financial application
• →Develop secure data pipelines that integrate external government data sources and internal systems
• →Implement features that support account creation, contributions, and long-term account management
• →Collaborate with product, frontend, and infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end functionality
• →Contribute to system design decisions that ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability

• You have experience building backend systems using languages such as Python or Go
• You have experience designing and maintaining scalable services and data pipelines
• You have worked on systems that require strong attention to data security and reliability
• You communicate clearly and work effectively with engineers and partners across teams
• You are comfortable contributing to projects with evolving requirements and timelines

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

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