Senior Staff Software Engineer
Company: Robinhood
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Join us in building the future of finance. 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. About the team role 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. This role is based in our New York office,
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. What you’ll do Own the technical
vision and execution for a highly visible, mission-critical area of
Robinhood’s trading experience, including the app’s front page
Design and evolve high-performance, low-latency systems that
support real-time trading, market data, and discovery for millions
of daily users Remain deeply hands-on, writing production code,
leading complex implementations, and setting the standard for
engineering quality across the platform Lead the integration of
AI-driven capabilities into core trading, portfolio, and discovery
workflows Balance trading depth with usability, ensuring
sophisticated functionality remains fast, intuitive, and accessible
Drive technical excellence across reliability, correctness,
observability, and security in a highly regulated environment
Partner closely with Product and Design to shape the roadmap for
one of the highest-traffic surfaces in the company Mentor engineers
and raise the technical bar through design reviews, architecture
discussions, and hands-on leadership Influence platform direction
beyond your immediate team, aligning with adjacent orgs and
company-wide initiatives What you bring 10 years of experience
building and operating large-scale, distributed systems in
production environments Expertise in backend development using
languages such as Go, Python, or Java, with deep knowledge of
cloud-native architectures 3 years leading large-scale technical
initiatives, with ownership spanning multiple teams or complex
systems Strong grasp of system design, data modeling, and software
engineering fundamentals Proven ability to simplify complex
problems, make sound tradeoffs, and drive alignment across diverse
stakeholders Strong ownership mindset with a track record of
delivering high-impact, end-to-end product outcomes and raising
team-wide technical standards Demonstrated experience mentoring and
developing engineers, fostering technical excellence and long-term
career growth What we offer Challenging, high-impact work to grow
your career Performance driven compensation with multipliers for
outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k)
matching Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 100%
paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for
dependents Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending
account for wellness, learning, and more Employer-paid life &
disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health
benefits Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time
off, sick time, parental leave, and more! Exceptional office
experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also
eligible for bonus opportunities equity benefits. 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. Base Pay Range: Zone 1
(Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)
$230,000 - $270,000 USD Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago,
IL) $203,000 - $238,000 USD Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL;
Gainesville, FL) $180,000 - $211,000 USD Click here to learn more
about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity. If our
mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of
finance, we look forward to seeing your application. Robinhood
provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable
accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal
employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire
and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and
experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the for
your country of application.
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