Staff Software Engineer Backend Platform
Robinhood helps users invest in stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies through commission-free trading with no minimum account requirements.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
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About Robinhood
Robinhood helps retail investors access financial markets through commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies. With it, users can invest with no account minimums, earn rewards through retirement accounts with matching contributions, and access advanced trading tools. Robinhood democratizes investing by making financial markets accessible to everyone, not just wealthy investors.
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About the Role
You will set technical direction for large, multi-team backend platform initiatives. You will design service frameworks, static analysis systems, and developer tooling; guide their adoption; partner with infrastructure, security, and product engineering; and mentor engineers to strengthen development practices.
Requirements
- Experience building and scaling backend systems with Go and Python
- Knowledge of backend frameworks such as Django and gRPC
- Experience with internal platforms, developer tooling such as Bazel, or shared infrastructure
- Ability to lead complex technical projects and influence engineering direction
- Knowledge of developer workflows, system quality, and maintainability
Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale initiatives for backend frameworks, tooling, and shared libraries
- Design long-term solutions for scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend services
- Guide the evolution of static analysis, formatting systems, and service scaffolding
- Partner with infrastructure, security, and product engineering on platform improvements
- Mentor engineers and improve code quality, system design, and development practices
Benefits
- Performance-driven compensation with bonus programs and equity ownership
- Supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs
- Employer-paid lifestyle wallet for wellness, childcare, learning, and other expenses
- Company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, and parental leave
- Catered meals, office events, and comfortable workspaces
- Monthly commuter stipend
