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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform

Robinhood· ENG Infrastructure
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Bellevue, WA$264k - $310kfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Senior Staff Software Engineer leading architectural direction across Robinhood's Data Platform (storage, streaming, and data lake) with hands-on design of distributed systems, mentoring across teams, and driving 0→1 platform capabilities from Bellevue, WA.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural direction across storage, streaming, and data lake platforms, connecting systems that handle transactional, real-time, and analytical workloads
  • Design and guide implementation of distributed systems, including database sharding, proxy-based query routing, and real-time event processing pipelines
  • Improve data freshness and latency by evolving streaming and ingestion systems toward near real-time processing goals
  • Partner with engineering leaders and teams across Robinhood to define platform strategy, align roadmaps, and ensure systems meet reliability, scalability, and performance requirements
  • Drive 0→1 initiatives that introduce new platform capabilities, including next-generation streaming, CDC, and data processing systems

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience building and scaling distributed systems, with deep expertise in at least two of the following areas: storage systems, streaming platforms, or data lake / large-scale data processing
  • Strong understanding of database systems such as PostgreSQL and/or DynamoDB, including replication, sharding, and performance optimization
  • Experience with streaming and event-driven architectures using technologies such as Kafka, Flink, or similar systems
  • Familiarity with modern data platforms and compute engines such as Spark, Delta Lake, or equivalent large-scale data processing systems
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives, define long-term architecture, and collaborate across multiple teams

Skills

Required:Distributed systems design and architectureDatabase systems (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)Streaming / event-driven architectures (Kafka, Flink)Cross-team leadership and collaboration
Nice to have:Delta Lake / Spark / large-scale data processing

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
  • 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
  • Lifestyle wallet - flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
  • Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
  • Paid time off including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more
  • Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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