Staff Backend Engineer at Robinhood building secure, scalable infrastructure for a new government-backed retirement accounts platform. Focus on designing APIs, data pipelines, and integrations with government systems and banking partners.
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.
Robinhood has been tapped as the brokerage and initial trustee for Trump Accounts, and is working alongside BNY to develop and operate the Trump Accounts infrastructure to expand market access for the next generation of Americans. In this role, you will help build a world-class, intuitive platform, leveraging Robinhood’s industry-leading financial technology to deliver a standalone web and app experience for this historic national initiative.
The Retirements and Accounts team focuses on building and scaling systems that support long-term investing and account management for millions of customers. This team works closely with product, data, and infrastructure partners to deliver reliable, secure, and intuitive financial experiences. You will help shape systems that enable customers to plan for their financial future with confidence!
As a Staff Backend Engineer (IC6), you will serve as a foundational technical leader for this 0-to-1 initiative. You will be responsible for designing and building the critical backend architecture, pipelines, and complex cross-functional integrations required to interface securely with government systems and major banking partners like BNY. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role where you will directly shape a platform built to serve millions of future customers!
This role is based in our New York, NY office(s), with in-person attendance expected 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.
Legal Restrictive Notice: This position is restricted to US citizens or lawful permanent residents due to legal requirements.
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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