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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.
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 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. This team values curiosity, collaboration, and accountability in solving meaningful technical challenges at scale.
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!
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.
What you’ll do
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.
What you bring
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
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.
Base Pay Range:
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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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