Robinhood

Senior Applications Engineer, Corporate Systems

Robinhood$161K — $190K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Systems, Site Reliability, or Infrastructure roles
  • Hands-on management experience with macOS or Windows devices
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools like Claude Code or Gemini
  • Proficient in coding/scripting with Python, Swift, Go, Bash, or PowerShell
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on employee-facing systems

Responsibilities

  • Manage endpoint devices and identity systems to ensure secure operations
  • Design and build tools for system functionality and efficiency improvements
  • Develop automation for device and identity lifecycle management
  • Troubleshoot system issues and support engineering team escalations
  • Review, write code, and document processes following engineering standards

Benefits

  • Challenging work to advance your career
  • Performance-driven compensation with bonus and equity opportunities
  • 100% paid health insurance for employees and 90% for dependents
  • Flexible wellness spending account
  • Employer-paid life, disability, fertility, and mental health benefits
  • Generous time-off policy including holidays and parental leave
  • Exceptional office experience with catered meals and events
Full Job Description
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 Corporate Systems team focuses on maintaining secure, reliable systems that support employees across the company. This team works closely with Security, IT, and Engineering partners to manage identity systems, endpoint devices, and cloud infrastructure. The goal is to ensure systems are scalable, dependable, and prepared to address evolving security risks.

As an Application Engineer, you will manage and improve systems that support identity, device management, and cloud infrastructure. You will build automation to streamline account and device lifecycle processes, respond to technical issues, and contribute to engineering standards through code reviews and documentation. You will also use AI-assisted tools to enhance development workflows and improve efficiency.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA 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 manage endpoint devices, identity systems, Okta, Google Cloud infrastructure, and Google Workspace to maintain secure and reliable operations
  • You design and build tools based on internal requirements to improve system functionality and efficiency
  • You develop automation for device, account, and identity lifecycle management processes
  • You support engineering teams by troubleshooting system issues and resolving escalations
  • You review write and code, write clear documentation, and follow established engineering practices
What you bring
  • You have experience as a Systems, Site Reliability, Infrastructure, or related engineer, typically with 5+ years in similar environments
  • You have hands-on experience managing macOS or Windows devices using modern endpoint management tools
  • You are familiar with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or Gemini
  • You have experience coding or scripting in languages such as Python, Swift, Go, Bash, or PowerShell
  • You approach problems methodically, work well independently or with others, and focus on improving employee-facing systems
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)

$161,500-$190,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$141,950-$167,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$125,800-$148,000 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.

About Robinhood

Robinhood is a financial services company that offers commission-free trading through its website and mobile app. The company was founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Robinhood's mission is to democratize finance for all by making investing accessible to everyone. The company has raised over $5 billion in funding and has over 13 million users. Robinhood has faced criticism for its business model, which relies on selling order flow to market makers, and for its handling of the GameStop trading frenzy in early 2021.
Learn more about Robinhood
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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