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.
At Robinhood, Developer Infrastructure is the backbone that enables every engineer to deliver exceptional software — faster, safer, and at scale. We design and build the systems, platforms, and experiences that make software development seamless and reliable across the company.
We believe infrastructure should be invisible when working perfectly — intuitive, resilient, and empowering. Our mission is to eliminate friction, enhance feedback loops, and drive developer productivity through operational excellence and world-class tooling.
We’re looking for a Senior Staff Software Developer to join our Developer Infrastructure organization. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader and architect across the org. You will shape the future of developer experience at Robinhood, leading initiatives that improve velocity, quality, and reliability at scale.
The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.
What you’ll do- Architect and build foundational systems that scale Robinhood’s ability to ship safe, high-quality software quickly
- Lead cross-org technical initiatives that improve build systems, test infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, local dev environments, and developer observability
- Drive design reviews, operational readiness, and incident analysis for critical developer-facing systems
- Champion automation, safety, and reliability across all stages of software development
- Set technical strategy and standards for engineering productivity, code quality, and operational excellence
- Partner with other engineering teams to define and implement long-term roadmaps
- Provide technical mentorship and thought leadership to engineers across the company
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in a Staff or Senior Staff role
- Deep experience designing and building large-scale developer infrastructure systems (e.g., CI/CD, build systems, testing frameworks, dev environments, observability tooling)
- Strong expertise in one or more programming languages (Go, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript preferred)
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional engineering initiatives and shipping platform-wide improvements
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills — comfortable influencing across all levels of engineering and product
- Passion for developer experience, operational excellence, and enabling others to succeed
- Deep understanding of system design, reliability engineering, and performance optimization
- Experience in organizations with high software delivery velocity and strong engineering culture
Our team is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you require a specific accommodation during the application or interview process due to a physical or mental condition, please complete this Applicant Accommodation Form to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation.
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.
Base Pay Range:
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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.
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What We Do
Robinhood was founded on a simple idea—that our financial markets should be accessible to all. In an industry where barriers have prevailed for too long, this hasn’t always been easy. We’re leveling the playing field by making trading more intuitive, more affordable, and more inclusive to ensure that everyone, regardless of wealth or industry knowledge, feels empowered to participate in the financial system.
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Why Work With Us
Robinhood looks to hire employees who embody a high-growth mindset, set ambitious goals, make decisions independently, and who show up as accountable. The work moves fast, and resilience is key. Maintaining grit, perseverance, and self-motivation are critical to an employee's success at Robinhood, but so is staying humble and sharing credit.
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