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 Android team’s mission is to redefine how millions of users engage with their finances. We're focused on delivering intuitive, scalable, and inclusive mobile experiences that empower our customers to build better financial futures. We collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to ensure every interaction on Android reflects quality, performance, and care.
Robinhood’s Trading Products team builds and evolves the customer-facing stock trading experience within Brokerage Engineering, owning key parts of the equities product surface. The team works across core order flows, trading state updates, and frontend product experiences to help customers research, place, and manage trades with reliability at scale.
As a Senior Android Engineer on this team, you would lead the development of high-impact mobile experiences that sit at the center of the trading journey. We’re looking for someone who can drive complex Android work end to end, partner closely across functions, and bring the technical depth and product judgment to flex into staff-level scope for the right candidate.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York City, NY 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 doBuild intuitive, elegant, and stable mobile experiences using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern Android APIs
Lead the full lifecycle of product features — from ideation and technical design to implementation, testing, and release
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, Backend Engineers, and Data Scientists to create impactful solutions
Champion engineering best practices that ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability
Mentor junior developers and help elevate team standards and collaboration
6+ years of professional experience developing Android applications
Proficiency with Kotlin and/or Java, and a strong grasp of Android SDK and architecture patterns like MVVM
Experience using Jetpack Compose, Coroutines & Flow or RxJava, and libraries such as Retrofit and Room
Strong collaboration and communication skills with a product-focused mindset
Demonstrated ability to mentor peers, lead complex projects, and influence architecture decisions
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
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 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 support
Generous time off including company holidays, PTO, sick time, and parental leave
Exceptional office experience with catered meals, stocked kitchens, and commuter benefits
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
- 6+ years of professional experience developing Android applications
- Proficiency with Kotlin and/or Java
- Strong grasp of Android SDK and architecture patterns like MVVM
- Experience using Jetpack Compose
- Experience with Coroutines & Flow or RxJava
- Experience with libraries such as Retrofit and Room
- Demonstrated ability to mentor peers and lead complex projects
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with a product-focused mindset
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Ability to work in-office at least 3 days per week in Menlo Park, CA or New York City, NY
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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