Robinhood
Verified live 2d ago
Software Engineer, Backend
Brief overview
New York, NYIn-person
$166k–$195k/yrStated range
2+ yrsMinimum
436 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
224 green cardsCertified filings
Backend developmentSystem designProficiency in GoProficiency in PythonHands-on experience with KafkaManaging and processing large-scale datasetsFamiliarity with PostgresFamiliarity with Kubernetes (K8s)Familiarity with Redis
About the company
Robinhoodrobinhood.com
Robinhood is a stock brokerage that allows customers to buy and sell stocks, options, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies with zero commission.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.436H-1B approved
97%approval rate
59new H-1B hires
224PERM certified
$186,028median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
2023105
2024179
2025128
202624
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202340
202460
202567
202626
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202345
2024115
202545
202619
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Job description
Summary
Robinhood is on a mission to democratize finance for all and is seeking a Software Engineer, Backend to join their elite team. In this role, you will design, build, test, and deploy scalable backend services and systems, addressing complex scalability challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technical solutions.
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
Skills
- 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
- Experience working at a fintech company or financial institution
- Familiarity with technologies like Postgres, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis, and AWS (or similar cloud platforms)
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 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
Nice to Haves
- Experience working at a fintech company or financial institution
- Familiarity with technologies like Postgres, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis, and AWS (or similar cloud platforms)
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 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