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Software Engineer 2, Backend

Robinhood· Brokerage Engineering
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Hybrid (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY)$166k - $195kfull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Backend-focused software engineer role at Robinhood, building scalable backend services, data systems, and infrastructure to support core financial products. Roles available in Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY with in-person attendance at least 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, and deploy scalable backend services and systems with a strong emphasis on long-term maintainability.
  • Develop product-facing features and platform enhancements that meet strict correctness and scalability standards.
  • Identify and implement improvements to system performance, engineering productivity, and risk reduction.
  • Collaborate closely with client teams, cross-functional partners, and external vendors to deliver impactful technical solutions.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in software development.
  • Strong track record of successfully delivering large-scope technical projects in cross-functional team environments.
  • Commitment to high standards in code quality and review processes.
  • Solid understanding of backend development, system design, and the intersection of product and engineering.
  • Proficiency in Go or Python.
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar data streaming technologies.
  • Familiarity with managing and processing large-scale datasets.

Skills

Required:Backend developmentSystem designGo or PythonKafka or similar data streaming

Benefits

  • 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 support
  • 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
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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