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About the job

Join us in building the future of finance.

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.

About the team + role

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.

Our ultimate goal is to be a leader in democratizing access to private and public equity markets by making those assets available on-chain and be tradable 24/7.

As a Staff Software Engineer in this role, you will work on the most critical projects across Tokenization, Robinhood Chain, and the Robinhood Wallet. Most importantly, you will proactively coach and uplift other team members, drive engineering excellence, and set the highest bar for quality.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY 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

Own the technical vision and execution for Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet

Design, build, and operate the core services that power Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet

Remain deeply hands-on by writing production code, leading complex implementations, and setting the standard for engineering quality across the platform

Improve developer practices and lead the adoption of the latest AI tooling to maximize engineering output

Drive technical excellence across reliability, correctness, observability, and security

Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar through design reviews, architecture discussions, and hands-on leadership

Influence platform direction beyond your immediate team by aligning with adjacent organizations and company-wide initiatives

What you bring

10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale, distributed systems in production environments

Expertise in backend development using languages such as Go, Python, or Java, with deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures

3+ years leading large-scale technical initiatives, with ownership spanning multiple teams or complex systems

Strong grasp of system design, data modeling, and software engineering fundamentals

Proven ability to simplify complex problems, make sound tradeoffs, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders

Strong ownership mindset with a track record of delivering high-impact, end-to-end product outcomes and raising team-wide technical standards

Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing engineers, fostering technical excellence and long-term career growth

What we offer

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 one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC) $230,000 — $270,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL) $203,000 — $238,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL) $180,000 — $211,000 USD

Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

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.

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