Staff Software Engineer, DevX (Developer Infrastructure)
Robinhood · New York, NY
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 65 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 Staff Software Engineer on the DevX team at Robinhood, you will lead the development and operation of core developer infrastructure, focusing on build systems, CI pipelines, and remote development environments. Your role involves collaborating with engineering teams to enhance productivity, eliminate developer friction, and mentor other engineers while ensuring the infrastructure scales reliably. This position is high-visibility and requires a strategic approach to improve engineering efficiency across the organization.
- 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 designing, scaling, and operating critical developer infrastructure or high-volume build and CI systems in production environments
- Deep expertise in modern build systems such as Bazel and distributed or remote build execution, with a strong understanding of CI/CD at scale
- Strong programming proficiency in Go or Python, with a track record of building reliable, maintainable system software
- Proven ability to guide complex technical initiatives from conception to completion, aligning technical execution with company-wide objectives
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to advocate for build and CI tooling adoption, drive onboarding improvements, and mentor other engineers
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 provided but may vary based on various factors
- High expectations and a fast-paced work environment may not suit everyone
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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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