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Robinhood

Software Engineer, Backend

Robinhood · Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

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

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Robinhood's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Robinhood.

About this role

As a Software Engineer on the Brokerage Engineering team at Robinhood, you will design, build, and maintain backend services and systems that support core financial products. Your role will involve solving scalability challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technical solutions. You will also focus on enhancing system performance and ensuring high standards in code quality and review processes.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
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

  • 2+ years of experience in software development
  • Strong track record of successfully delivering large-scope technical projects in cross-functional team environments
  • Commitment to high standards in code quality and review processes
  • Solid understanding of backend development, system design, and the intersection of product and engineering
  • Proficiency in Go or Python
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar data streaming technologies

Nice to have

  • Experience working at a fintech company or financial institution
  • Familiarity with technologies like Postgres, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis, and AWS (or similar cloud platforms)

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 for wellness, learning, and more
  • Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health support
  • 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 varies by location and is dependent on various job-related factors
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role involves working on complex financial systems which may require a steep learning curve

Summarised from Robinhood's posting. Read the full original.

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

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