Robinhood

Senior Engineering Manager, AI

Robinhood$298K — $350K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of engineering leadership experience in AI or ML settings
  • Hands-on background with productionizing applications using Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Expertise in ML infrastructure and deployment within enterprise environments
  • Strong ability to translate complex goals into actionable technical strategies
  • Demonstrated success in hiring and mentoring high-performing engineering teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a diverse team of engineers and AI specialists
  • Oversee the development and evaluation of AI models used across Robinhood products
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI solutions with business needs
  • Establish and maintain engineering processes for reliable delivery and scalability

Benefits

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Equity participation
  • Comprehensive benefits package that varies by region
  • In-person work environment fostering innovation and community
Full Job Description
About The Team + Role
The Artificial Intelligence team is at the forefront of integrating AI into Robinhood's ecosystem. We are building the foundational AI and ML infrastructure that empowers our product and engineering teams to seamlessly build, deploy, and scale AI-driven features tailored to the needs of our customers.

As the Senior Engineering Manager, AI, you will lead the charge in developing this critical infrastructure. You will oversee the creation of multiple ML and AI. models spanning Robinhood products, and internal optimizations. You will guide the engineering organization in producing advanced models and leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to create real, scalable products. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong software engineering background, a passion for developer-facing platforms, and deep expertise in applied ML at scale.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or Bellevue, WA office, with in-person attendance expected 5 days per week. At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community.

What You'll Do
  • Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing organization of engineers, managers, and applied ML specialists, providing technical guidance, regular feedback, and support for career growth.
  • Guide model development and evaluation, ensuring AI applications are highly performant, secure, and ready to serve millions of customers.
  • Partner cross-functionally with product, design, infrastructure, and other executive leaders to ensure AI platforms meet the complex needs of Robinhood's diverse business lines.
  • Establish clear engineering processes to ensure reliable delivery, code quality, and system scalability across multiple teams.

What You Bring
  • Proven engineering leadership experience, with a track record of supporting performance, hiring top talent, managing managers, and driving organizational development.
  • Hands-on experience in Applied Machine Learning, specifically with productionizing applications that leverage LLMs and advanced models to build real-world products.
  • Deep understanding of ML infrastructure, platforms, and the complexities of deploying AI safely and securely across an enterprise.
  • An execution-focused mindset capable of translating complex business and product goals into clear technical milestones and organizational strategy.

Leadership Expectations

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here's what we expect from them:
  • Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
  • Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
  • Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.


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. 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)

$298,000-$350,000 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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