Staff Software Engineer, Advisory Platform Jobs

Robinhood

Location:
United States, Menlo Park

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

217000.00 - 255000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. The Advisory Platform team’s mission is to empower financial advisors with the next generation of tools so they can better serve their clients. We’re building foundational infrastructure to support Robinhood’s expansion into new markets and customer segments. As Staff Backend Engineer, you will help architect and deliver highly scalable backend systems that power financial experiences for advisors and clients alike. You’ll partner closely with product, operations, and AI teams to create secure, performant, and reliable services. Your leadership will influence technical strategy across orgs — mentoring others and setting the bar for engineering excellence. Come join us as we shape the future of advisory technology!

Job Responsibility:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust backend systems for enterprise B2B financial applications
Architect services with a focus on performance, scalability, and fault tolerance to support advisor-centric product features
Partner across product, AI, and operations teams to deliver secure, compliant systems and continuously improve workflows
Mentor and guide engineers across multiple projects and technical initiatives
Drive technical excellence, sharing best practices and fostering a strong engineering culture

Requirements:

10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems in production
Expertise in backend development with languages such as Go, Python, or Java, and deep knowledge of cloud-native architecture
3+ years leading large-scale technical initiatives or multiple engineering teams
Strong grasp of system design principles and software engineering fundamentals
Proven ability to simplify complex problems and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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