Backend Software Engineer

Join Robinhood as a Backend Software Engineer, where you'll build and own backend services, infrastructure, and data systems that support our core financial products. You'll tackle complex scalability challenges, gain deep expertise in U.S. financial systems, and make a direct impact on products used by millions. This role requires proficiency in Go or Python, familiarity with large-scale datasets, and a strong understanding of backend development and system design.

• Design, build, test, and deploy scalable backend services and systems with a strong emphasis on long-term maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with client teams, cross-functional partners, and external vendors to deliver impactful technical solutions.
• Identify and implement improvements to system performance, engineering productivity, and risk reduction.
• These roles are based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York City, NY office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week
• The Brokerage team’s mission is to pave the way for launching new features, expanding into diverse financial services, and welcoming millions more people into the financial system. The team owns critical services that support trading and brokerage infrastructure and partners closely with other engineering, product, and operations teams across Robinhood
• The Identity team protects both Robinhood and its customers by preventing fraud and ensuring regulatory compliance. They own key systems for identity verification, KYC, and fraud prevention across all products, and collaborate closely with teams like Data Science, Brokerage, Crypto, and Security to support global expansion and product launches
• As a Software Engineer, you’ll build and own backend services, infrastructure, and data systems that support Robinhood’s core financial products. You’ll solve complex scalability challenges while gaining deep expertise in U.S. financial systems and making a direct impact on the products used by millions
• The Incentives team drives user growth and engagement through both strategic incentives and platform capabilities. One sub-team focuses on increasing net deposits by testing incentive and non-incentive levers, while the other builds Robinhood’s centralized, scalable platform to support personalized, company-wide rewards
• 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
• 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
• Proficiency in Go or Python
• Familiarity with managing and processing large-scale datasets
• Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar data streaming technologies
• Strong track record of successfully delivering large-scope technical projects in cross-functional team environments
• Solid understanding of backend development, system design, and the intersection of product and engineering
• Commitment to high standards in code quality and review processes
• 2+ years of experience in software development
• Experience working at a fintech company or financial institution
• Familiarity with technologies like Postgres, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis, and AWS (or similar cloud platforms)