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.
The Developer Experience (DevX) team’s mission is to boost developer productivity across the full software development lifecycle — from coding, to builds and testing, to safe production deployments.
As a Staff Software Developer, you’ll lead technical direction for the team, design scalable systems, and mentor other engineers while shaping the future of Robinhood’s developer infrastructure! This is a high-impact role where you’ll be instrumental in delivering fast, safe, and cost-efficient development tooling across the company.
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- Define the technical roadmap and drive high-level design decisions across build, CI, and deployment infrastructure
- Lead development of scalable and reliable tooling using Go, Kubernetes, and the Argo ecosystem
- Guide the team through architectural tradeoffs and mentor engineers across experience levels
- Collaborate cross-functionally to understand developer needs and deliver streamlined workflows
- Own production systems that support thousands of daily builds and deployments
- 7+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in infrastructure or developer productivity
- Proven leadership in designing scalable systems and mentoring engineering teams
- Strong programming skills in Go or Python and deep familiarity with Bazel, CI/CD, and GitHub tooling
- Expert knowledge of Kubernetes, progressive delivery practices, and tools like Argo Rollouts and ArgoCD
- A strategic mindset with a focus on impact, reliability, and long-term technical vision
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.
AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.
Vacancy Notice: This job posting represents an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.
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.
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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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