Senior Software Engineer, Retirements Account

About the team + role

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.

The Retirement Accounts team is focused on building a new government-backed investing platform designed to expand access to financial tools for the next generation. This team partners closely with internal engineering groups and external government stakeholders to design secure systems, integrate sensitive data sources, and deliver a reliable product that supports long-term financial participation. You’ll join a group working on a high-visibility initiative with meaningful business and societal impact!

As a Senior Software Engineer you will design and build core backend systems for a new standalone application, separate from the existing Robinhood app. You’ll work on services that integrate government data, support employer contribution features, and ensure high standards for data security and system reliability. This role requires close collaboration with engineers across multiple teams to deliver a scalable platform and support ongoing feature development after launch!

This role is based in our New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 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.

What you’ll do

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using technologies such as Python or Go to support a new financial application
• Develop secure data pipelines that integrate external government data sources and internal systems
• Implement features that support account creation, contributions, and long-term account management
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end functionality
• Contribute to system design decisions that ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability

What you bring

• You have experience building backend systems using languages such as Python or Go
• You have experience designing and maintaining scalable services and data pipelines
• You have worked on systems that require strong attention to data security and reliability
• You communicate clearly and work effectively with engineers and partners across teams
• You are comfortable contributing to projects with evolving requirements and timelines

What we offer

• 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 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.

Legal Restrictive Notice: This position is restricted to US citizens or lawful permanent residents due to legal requirements.