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.
The Brokerage Engineering team builds and operates the systems that power Robinhood’s core brokerage platform, enabling reliable order execution, account management, and regulatory compliance. The team focuses on system reliability, scalability, and accuracy while partnering closely with product and infrastructure teams to support critical financial workflows. You’ll join a group committed to building resilient systems that handle high-volume transactions with precision and care!
As a Backend Engineer, you will take on more ownership of backend systems, leading the design and development of services that support brokerage operations. You’ll contribute to technical design decisions, guide system architecture, and partner with engineers across teams to deliver scalable solutions. This role provides an opportunity to deepen your technical expertise while contributing to systems that are essential to Robinhood’s platform and customer experience!
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, 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
- Design and build backend services and APIs that support brokerage systems and workflows
- Lead technical design discussions and contribute to system architecture decisions
- Improve system scalability and reliability by identifying and addressing performance constraints
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver features that meet business and regulatory requirements
- Review code and support engineering standards to maintain high-quality, maintainable systems
What you bring
- You have experience designing and building backend systems using languages such as Python, Java, or Go
- You understand distributed systems concepts and can design for scalability and reliability
- You write maintainable, well-tested code and contribute to code quality through reviews
- You are comfortable troubleshooting production issues and improving system performance
- You communicate clearly and work effectively with engineering and product partners
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)
$128,000—$150,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$113,000—$132,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$100,000—$117,000 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.
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