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. We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer to help shape the future of our core platforms, products, and customer experiences. FinTech is one of the most complex and rapidly evolving spaces in technology, and the challenges we're tackling require deep innovation, critical thinking, and scale that don't always have strong precedents.
You'll take on a highly influential role shaping vision and execution across key strategic initiatives. You'll partner with cross-functional leaders, contribute to high-impact decisions, guide complex projects from concept to completion, and mentor others on the team. This is a role for someone who leverages modern tools and cutting-edge methodologies as a core part of how they solve problems, and raises the bar for everyone around them.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, with in-person attendance expected at least three 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- Build, test, and release product-facing features with stringent correctness and scalability requirements.
- Design, develop, and maintain user-facing mobile application features using platform-native frameworks and architectures.
- Implement high-quality, responsive, and accessible user interfaces that meet product, performance, and accessibility requirements.
- Collaborate with product management, design, backend, and platform engineering teams to deliver end-to-end mobile features.
- Integrate mobile applications with backend services, APIs, and data sources.
- Ensure mobile application performance, reliability, and correctness in production environments.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and release processes to maintain code quality and application stability.
- Debug, monitor, and resolve issues in mobile applications across development and production environments.
- Maintain and improve existing mobile codebases through refactoring and technical enhancements.
- Follow mobile engineering best practices for security, privacy, and compliance requirements.
- Telecommuting Permitted.
- Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
- Education and/or experience must include:
- Swift or Kotlin;
- Apple SDKs or Android SDKs;
- Mobile UI frameworks;
- RESTful APIs;
- State management and navigation frameworks;
- Unit testing and UI testing frameworks; and
- Version control systems.
- Background checks required
- 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 the corresponding compensation zone.
Base Pay Range:
$161,637 - $195,000 per year
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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
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
- One year of experience in a related occupation
- Experience with GoLang, Python, or Scala
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker
- Experience with AWS EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and EKS
- Knowledge of Terraform and CloudFormation
- Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog
- Proficiency in Buildkite, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions
- Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, and DynamoDB
- Knowledge of Kafka or Kinesis
- Experience with Envoy or Istio
- Familiarity with ArgoCD or Spinnaker
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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