$100K – $150KSeniorFull Time
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.
We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.
The Brokerage Engineering team builds and operates the systems that power Robinhood’s core brokerage platform, enabling reliable order execution, account management, and regulatory compliance. The team focuses on system reliability, scalability, and accuracy while partnering closely with product and infrastructure teams to support critical financial workflows. You’ll join a group committed to building resilient systems that handle high-volume transactions with precision and care!
As a Backend Engineer, you will take on more ownership of backend systems, leading the design and development of services that support brokerage operations. You’ll contribute to technical design decisions, guide system architecture, and partner with engineers across teams to deliver scalable solutions. This role provides an opportunity to deepen your technical expertise while contributing to systems that are essential to Robinhood’s platform and customer experience!
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.
At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.
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)$128,000—$150,000 USDZone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)$113,000—$132,000 USDZone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)$100,000—$117,000 USDClick 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.
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