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Robinhood

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform

Robinhood · Bellevue, WA

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
66 days
Robinhood's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
5% of Robinhood's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Robinhood
high
112 stale, 4 reposted of 130 open
Hiring momentum
190 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

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About this role

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer in the Data Platform organization, you will lead the architectural direction and implementation of complex distributed systems that handle data storage, streaming, and analytics. Your role involves collaborating with engineering leaders to align platform capabilities with business needs, driving initiatives that introduce new data processing capabilities, and improving data freshness and latency. This position requires a strong technical background and offers the opportunity to influence critical systems across the organization.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Robinhood as an employer.

What you need

  • Extensive experience building and scaling distributed systems
  • Deep expertise in at least two of the following areas: storage systems, streaming platforms, or data lake/large-scale data processing
  • Strong understanding of database systems such as PostgreSQL and/or DynamoDB, including replication, sharding, and performance optimization
  • Experience with streaming and event-driven architectures using technologies such as Kafka, Flink, or similar systems
  • Familiarity with modern data platforms and compute engines such as Spark, Delta Lake, or equivalent large-scale data processing systems
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives, define long-term architecture, and collaborate across multiple teams

What you get

  • Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
  • 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

Worth weighing

  • In-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week
  • Base pay range is provided but may vary based on various factors
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility beyond the in-person requirement

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Listed by Robinhood on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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