Robinhood

Software Engineer, Credit Cards & Banking Platform

Robinhood$157K — $185K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in designing, building, and shipping highly scalable and secure systems.
  • Experience with distributed systems, backend engineering, or platform development in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
  • Creative problem solver who thrives on tackling complex engineering challenges.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and raising the quality bar.
  • Strong collaborative skills with a focus on building customer-centric financial products.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with effective execution.

Responsibilities

  • Build and launch major new features for Robinhood’s flagship credit card and money products.
  • Solve complex engineering issues including scaling distributed systems and ensuring top-notch performance.
  • Design robust systems to support millions of users and integrate seamlessly with leading financial partners.
  • Drive innovation by merging software engineering with cutting-edge financial technology.
  • Collaborate with exceptional engineers to shape and enhance the platform's infrastructure.

Benefits

  • Highly engaged management team focused on developing engineers.
  • Work environment designed to help you perform at your best.
  • 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
  • Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning, and development.
  • Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits.
  • Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Ample time off including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, and parental leave.
  • Catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits.
Full Job Description
Join a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

With growth as the top priority...

The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you're invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world - we'd love to have you apply.

About the team + role

The Money Platform Team is the foundation of Robinhood's innovative credit card and money products. We design and build the critical systems that power seamless, customer-centric financial experiences. Our focus on reliability, performance, and scalability enables us to power complex operations. From real-time transactions to innovative new features, we ensure Robinhood stays at the forefront of fintech innovation.

We thrive in a fast-paced environment, shipping impactful solutions with agility and minimal red tape. Our engineers are empowered to make meaningful decisions and drive initiatives that shape the future of our platform.

The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.
What you'll do

Join a high-impact team that's scaling to meet Robinhood's growth and evolving product needs. In this role, you'll:
  • Build and launch major new features that power Robinhood's flagship credit card and money offerings.
  • Solve complex engineering challenges, from scaling distributed systems to ensuring rock-solid performance.
  • Design systems that will support millions of users while enabling seamless integrations with world-class financial partners.
  • Drive innovation at the intersection of software engineering and financial technology, shaping the backbone of the Robinhood Credit Card's success.
  • Collaborate with a team of exceptional engineers who challenge and inspire you to reach beyond your potential.
What you bring

You're a creative problem solver with a passion for building reliable, high-performance systems that scale. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are excited about taking on complex challenges. You have:
  • A track record of designing, building, and shipping highly scalable and secure systems.
  • Experience with distributed systems, backend engineering, or platform development in high-growth environments.
  • An approach of continuous improvement, always pushing yourself and your peers to raise the bar.
  • A passion for collaborating with A+ teammates, creating a culture of excellence, trust, and shared success.
  • A customer-focused zeal with a commitment to delivering exceptional product experiences.

The ability to balance strategic thinking with execution, making thoughtful trade-offs to deliver results..
What we offer
  • Highly engaged management team with an established history of developing engineers
  • Provide a work environment for you to perform at your best
  • Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
  • 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
  • Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
  • Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
  • Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
  • Ample time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
  • Catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter 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 salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood's equity plan. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

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 available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.

We're looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you're ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission-we'd love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.

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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