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Software Engineer, Backend

Robinhood Menlo Park, CA Full-time ENG Platforms Posted Jun 15, 2026
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What it’s like to work at Robinhood

Democratizing Finance · Menlo Park

3.7
Employee Rating
3.5
Work-Life Balance
164
Open Roles
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What employees love

  • Mission-driven fintech with top-tier compensation and strong engineering culture
  • Smart colleagues working on products that genuinely impact millions of users

What could be better

  • Intense pace during market events and launches — expect long hours at times
  • Layoff history and RTO policies have eroded some trust in leadership
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About the Role

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 team + role


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 Core Financial Products Engineering team’s mission is to build secure, scalable systems that power Robinhood’s key financial offerings and help democratize finance for all. We focus on reliability, correctness, and innovation while working closely with product, design, and data teams to deliver value to our users.

As a Software Engineer, you’ll help design, build, and maintain backend infrastructure and services critical to our financial products. You’ll gain deep insight into how the U.S. financial system works, strengthen your domain knowledge, and make a tangible impact on millions of users. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to highly visible features and evolve our platform in meaningful ways!

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA and New York, NY offices, 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.


What you’ll do


What you bring


What we offer

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 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$113,000$132,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$100,000$117,000 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the work-life balance like at Robinhood?
Robinhood has a work-life balance score of 3.5/5 based on employee reviews. This is about average for the AI/tech industry.
What is Robinhood’s culture like?
Robinhood is characterized by these culture values: eng-driven, ship-fast, equity, social-impact. Based on employee reviews, the company has an overall rating of 3.7/5. Mission-driven fintech with top-tier compensation and strong engineering culture
How many open roles does Robinhood have?
Robinhood currently has 164 open roles across departments including engineering, product, sales, and more. Roles are refreshed daily from their careers page.
Is this role remote-friendly?
This role is located in Menlo Park, CA. Check the job description above for specific location and remote work details.
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