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Director of Engineering, Trading Products

Robinhood ·
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📍 Menlo Park, US 💰 $294K–$345K Director 6+ yrs
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TL;DR

Director of Engineering leading Robinhood's Trading Products organization (Equities, Options, Margins). Responsible for scaling engineering teams, defining technical strategy, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver trading platforms.

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Job description

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

The Trading team’s mission is to democratize finance by removing barriers to investing in the stock market. We imagine a world where millions of customers use Robinhood to meet their financial goals—and we get there by delivering high-quality, customer-focused products and passing more value back to our users than anyone else!

As Director of Engineering, Trading Products, you’ll be at the helm of our most critical business area. This includes Equities, Options and Margins. You will shape and scale the Trading engineering organization, help define long-term strategy, and partner cross-functionally across product, design, compliance, and operations to deliver on our bold mission.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 4 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

Leadership expectations

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:

Bonus points

Technologies we use

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)
$294,000$345,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$294,000$345,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$294,000$345,000 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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