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 Backend Platform team’s mission is to enable fast, safe, and reliable backend development at scale. The team builds and maintains shared frameworks, libraries, and tooling that support hundreds of engineers working across backend services. By improving development workflows, strengthening security practices, and standardizing how services are built and maintained, this team plays a critical role in how quickly and safely products reach customers. You will help shape the foundation that backend engineers rely on every day!
As a Staff Software Developer, you will set technical direction and lead large, multi-team initiatives that improve how backend systems are developed and operated. You will design and guide adoption of platform capabilities such as service frameworks, static analysis systems, and developer tooling. This role focuses on solving complex system-level challenges, influencing engineering practices across teams, and ensuring long-term scalability and reliability of backend development. You will also support engineers through technical guidance and contribute to planning and execution of major platform investments!
This role is based in our New York City, New York office(s), 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 do- You define and lead large-scale initiatives that improve backend development systems, including frameworks, tooling, and shared libraries
- You design long-term technical solutions that support scalability, reliability, and maintainability across backend services
- You guide the evolution of core tooling such as static analysis, formatting systems, and service scaffolding used across the codebase
- You partner with engineering teams such as infrastructure, security, and product engineering to plan and execute platform improvements
- You mentor engineers and provide technical guidance that improves code quality, system design, and development practices
- You have extensive experience building and scaling backend systems using Go and Python
- You have deep knowledge of backend frameworks such as Django, gRPC or comparable systems in Go
- You have experience designing internal platforms, developer tooling (Bazel, etc), or shared infrastructure used by multiple teams
- You have demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and influence engineering direction across teams
- You are committed to improving developer workflows, system quality, and maintainability through thoughtful design
What we offer
- Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
- Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, and equity ownership
- Top tier benefits to fuel your work, including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs
- Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible employer-paid benefits spending account expenses beyond traditional benefits such as wellness, childcare, learning, and more.
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, and more!
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
- Monthly commuter stipend to help offset in-office commuting costs
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 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.
Base Pay Range:
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. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
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.
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.
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
- Extensive experience building and scaling backend systems using Go and Python
- Deep knowledge of backend frameworks such as Django, gRPC, or comparable systems in Go
- Experience designing internal platforms, developer tooling such as Bazel, or shared infrastructure used by multiple teams
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and influence engineering direction across teams
- Commitment to improving developer workflows, system quality, and maintainability through thoughtful design
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 — Healthcare is described as best-in-class, with strong medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental-health support, and life and disability insurance. Low premiums and solid dependent coverage are also noted, reinforcing the strength of core health benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants through RSUs and an ESPP are standard, and for many tech roles equity meaningfully lifts total compensation when the stock performs. Clear multi-year vesting schedules make ownership accessible as a core part of the pay mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and fertility benefits are emphasized, with generous paid time for new parents cited as a standout. Family-oriented policies are consistently portrayed as a strong component 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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