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Software Engineer, Backend

ExecutivePlacements.com
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2025
Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you're ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About The Role

As a Software Developer at Robinhood, you'll build and own backend services, infrastructure, and data systems that power our core financial products. You'll gain a unique understanding of how U.S. financial systems operate, deepening your financial-domain expertise while solving complex scalability challenges.

You'll have a high impact, contributing directly to products used by millions of customers-all within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Teams Hiring

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Our mission is to pave the way for launching new features, expanding into diverse financial services, and welcoming millions more people into the financial system.

Crypto Core Trading Team

The Crypto Core Trading Team drives the delivery of a seamless, intuitive, and powerful crypto trading experience for Robinhood's 17 million crypto users.

What You'll Do

  • Build scalable systems and components, making tradeoffs for stability and long-term maintainability.
  • Design, write, test, and release platform or product-facing features with rigorous correctness and scalability requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve system performance, team productivity, and reduce risk.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, client teams, and vendors.

What You Bring

  • 2 years of software development experience.
  • Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering large-scope technical projects.
  • High standards for code quality and code review processes.
  • Deep understanding of design, product, and backend development disciplines.
  • Experience with Go or Python.
  • Experience with Kafka and data streaming technologies.
  • Experience handling and processing large amounts of data.
  • Familiarity with technologies such as Postgres, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis, and AWS (or similar).

Bonus Points:

  • Experience working at a fintech company or financial institution.

Inclusive Interview Experience

Robinhood is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates.

If you require a specific accommodation during the application or interview process due to a physical or mental condition, please complete our Applicant Accommodation Form to notify our team. (Please only complete the form if you need a specific accommodation.)

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities equity 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 base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range

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 our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you're ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work-welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.

Salary : $122,000 - $144,000

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