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 Crypto Trading team is on a mission to build the world’s best crypto trading platform! We design, build, and maintain the services that power and accelerate our crypto products, platforms, and operations. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, constantly evolving to stay ahead in the dynamic cryptocurrency space.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll shape our crypto architecture and lead technical strategy, implementation, and innovation. This is a high-impact role where you’ll drive reliability, scalability, and security across systems and help us deliver industry-leading products to our customers.

This role is based in our New York, NY 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 technical architecture and system design for Robinhood’s crypto trading platform
● Partner with product to shape the roadmap and long-term vision
● Collaborate across engineering teams to implement scalable and secure systems
● Drive design reviews, lead complex projects, and own critical technical decisions
● Elevate engineering excellence through mentorship, best practices, and hands-on problem solving
● Optimize systems for performance, availability, and operational efficiency
● Support recruiting and onboarding of engineers to grow the team

What you bring
● 10+ years of software engineering experience
● Experience technically leading large-scale systems and complex projects
● Strong technical judgment, with a focus on reliability, security, and scalability
● Excellent collaboration and communication skills across engineering and product teams
● Ability to operate effectively in highly regulated or complex domains
● Passion for customer value and deep product engagement

Bonus points
● Experience with Python/Django, Golang, Postgres, Redis, Kafka
● Familiarity with financial systems or crypto trading infrastructure
● Knowledge of Kubernetes and AWS cloud architecture

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:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$217,000—$255,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$190,000—$224,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$169,000—$199,000 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.

Staff Software Engineer, Crypto