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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 Advisor 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. This team values curiosity, collaboration, and accountability in solving meaningful technical challenges at scale!
As a Senior Staff Backend Engineer, you’ll lead complex technical initiatives, shape architectural decisions, and drive platform-level improvements. You’ll play a critical role in building scalable backend systems and mentoring engineers across the organization.
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.
Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise B2B applications for financial advisors.
Architect and implement scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems.
Guide technical execution and mentor engineers across multiple teams and projects.
Collaborate with product and operations partners to build secure and compliant platforms that improve workflows and service capabilities.
Apply AI tools and technologies to power innovative features for advisors.
10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems in production environments.
Deep expertise in backend programming (e.g., Go, Python, Java) and cloud-native architecture.
3+ years of experience leading large engineering teams or cross-functional technical initiatives.
Strong system design skills and a solid foundation in software engineering best practices.
Proven ability to communicate technical solutions clearly and deliver end-to-end projects at scale.
Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 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
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.
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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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