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 Advisor Platform team builds systems that help financial advisors serve their clients through scalable, reliable technology. The team develops backend infrastructure that supports advanced financial products, with a focus on availability, performance, and secure data handling. You’ll work closely with product managers and data teams to deliver systems that support new customer experiences and expand into additional product areas. The team values thoughtful system design, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement while helping shape the future of advisory services!
As an Engineering Manager, you will lead engineers responsible for designing and delivering backend systems that operate at scale. You will guide architectural decisions, support engineers in solving complex technical challenges, and ensure systems meet reliability and performance expectations. You will partner with product managers, legal, compliance, and operations teams to align technical execution with business priorities and customer needs. In addition, you will support career development, team effectiveness, and consistent delivery across key initiatives.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA and New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 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.
What you’ll do- Lead, mentor, and support the growth of a team of software engineers while fostering an inclusive and collaborative engineering culture.
- Define and execute the technical roadmap for brokerage services, balancing platform improvements with delivery of new capabilities.
- Work with product managers, legal, compliance, and operations teams to design reliable financial workflows and customer-facing systems.
- Establish operational metrics, architectural standards, and monitoring practices that improve system reliability, performance, and availability.
- Contribute to organizational planning, resource allocation, and technical direction across the Brokerage Engineering organization.
- You have 5+ years of software engineering experience, including experience managing engineers or engineering teams.
- You have experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems with a focus on reliability and performance.
- You have delivered complex technical initiatives from planning through execution.
- You communicate effectively with both technical and business partners.
- You support team development through coaching, feedback, and structured growth planning.
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.
- 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.
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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 Privacy Policy for your country of application.
Skills Required
- 5+ years software engineering experience including managing engineers or engineering teams
- Experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems with focus on reliability and performance
- Track record delivering complex technical initiatives from planning through execution
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and business partners
- Experience coaching, giving feedback, and structured growth planning for engineers
- In-person attendance at Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY office at least 5 days per week
Robinhood Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Robinhood and has not been reviewed or approved by Robinhood.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize best-in-class medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside mental-health support and life/disability insurance. Feedback suggests employer-paid coverage levels are strong for employees and solid for dependents.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and fertility benefits are consistently highlighted, with leave lengths described as generous for the industry. Feedback suggests these family-forming supports compare favorably to many fintech peers.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A flexible lifestyle wallet, commuter support, and rich office perks (catered meals, snacks, events) are prominently featured. Feedback suggests these everyday perks enhance the overall value of the package.
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What We Do
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) transformed financial services by introducing commission-free stock trading and democratizing access to the markets for millions of investors. Today, Robinhood, through its subsidiaries, lets you trade stocks, options, futures (which includes event contracts), and crypto, invest for retirement, earn with Robinhood Gold, and access an expert-managed portfolio with Robinhood Strategies. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Robinhood puts customers in the driver’s seat, delivering unprecedented value and products intentionally designed for a new generation of investors. Additional information about Robinhood can be found at www.robinhood.com.
Why Work With Us
At Robinhood, we are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. Every role can make a real impact. We’re a team of builders, doers, and bold thinkers who thrive in a high-performance environment and take pride in raising the bar for ourselves and the millions of customers we serve.
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