Robinhood

Senior Software Engineer, Agentic

Robinhood$157K — $185K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, specifically in Machine Learning or Generative AI contexts.
  • Experience with large language models (LLMs) and developing agent-based solutions.
  • Knowledge of prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns, and multi-agent systems.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Golang, or C++.
  • Strong collaborative mindset focused on creating impactful technology platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain development tools for rapid agent prototyping.
  • Develop components for scalable AI agent experimentation and automated evaluation.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and business stakeholders to improve platform functionalities.
  • Contribute to platform governance ensuring reliability and compliance in operations.
  • Stay updated on ML/AI advancements, translating research into practical tools.

Benefits

  • Challenging work that fosters significant career growth.
  • Performance-driven compensation with opportunities for bonuses and equity ownership.
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including dependents.
  • Lifestyle wallet for wellness, learning, and flexible benefits.
  • Employer-funded life & disability insurance, mental health services, and fertility assistance.
  • Generous time-off policies including paid holidays and parental leave.
  • Dynamic office experience with catered meals and comfortable workspaces.
Full Job Description
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 Business Systems team empowers our workforce through secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions! As a Senior Software Engineer, Agentic you'll help build Agentic AI solutions supporting Finance, Compliance & Legal, and HR & Recruiting. Your work will shape internal platforms that unlock efficiency and drive innovation across these essential business areas.

The Agentic team at Robinhood is building the foundation for AI agents that power the next generation of AI financial products and internal tools. Our mission is to empower teams across the company to rapidly build, evaluate, and deploy high-performance AI agents through intuitive tooling, production-grade infrastructure, and continuous optimization support. We're creating a platform that makes it easy for engineers to experiment, ship, and scale agents reliably.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA and Bellevue, WA 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
  • Build and maintain tools and workflows for agent development that support rapid prototyping
  • Develop platform components for scalable experimentation and automated evaluation of AI agents
  • Collaborate with engineering partners and business stakeholders to identify friction points, gather requirements, and drive platform improvements.
  • Contribute to platform governance and observability, ensuring reliability and compliance by default
  • Stay engaged with ML/AI advancements and help translate research into production-grade tools
What you bring
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally in Machine Learning or Generative AI contexts
  • Experience working with LLMs and building agentic solutions
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering, RAG patterns, and multi-agent architectures
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Golang, C++, or similar languages
  • A collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering robust platforms that support broad impact
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)

$157,000-$185,000 USD

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

$139,000-$163,000 USD

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

$122,000-$144,000 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.

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work-welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of 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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