Software Engineer, Backend

Robinhood is a company focused on democratizing finance for all, and they are seeking a Software Engineer to join their Core Financial Products Engineering team. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining backend infrastructure critical to their financial products, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges. Responsibilities Design, build, test, and release backend systems with high correctness, reliability, and scalability requirements Own and maintain key services that power our financial product ecosystem Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering and business challenges Interface with external financial institutions to integrate services and expand capabilities Contribute to shaping engineering best practices and improving developer workflows Skills 6 Months - 2 Years of Hands-on software engineering experience through previous roles Proficiency with Python/Django or Go (or similar backend technologies) Solid understanding of relational databases and transaction-safe design Curiosity and interest in financial systems or a strong desire to learn Strong computer science fundamentals and a problem-solving mindset Benefits 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 Company Overview Robinhood is a stock brokerage that allows customers to buy and sell stocks, options, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies with zero commission. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is