Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.
Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.
With growth as the top priority...
The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.
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Robinhood’s Data Compute team is at the heart of our Data AI Platform, powering the massive-scale infrastructure that enables all data-driven decisions across the company. As the backbone of big data computation, this team builds and maintains critical services, including our data warehouse, batch processing framework, and query engines like Presto and Pinot. They ensure that analysts, data scientists, and engineers can efficiently query, transform, and analyze data—driving insights that shape Robinhood’s products and strategy. From managing Spark-as-a-Service to orchestrating workflows with Airflow, this team is responsible for the reliability, performance, and scalability of our entire data compute ecosystem.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will tackle high-impact challenges like migrating significant infrastructure, scaling Pinot for ultra-low latency queries, and optimizing data workflows across the company. You’ll be working at the cutting edge of big data infrastructure, collaborating with engineers across the organization to drive innovation in how Robinhood leverages data. If you’re passionate about distributed systems, large-scale data processing, and building resilient infrastructure, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of data at Robinhood.
The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.
What you’ll do
- Design, build, and scale high-performance compute frameworks that power Robinhood’s data infrastructure.
- Build and scale Spark and Hive infrastructure, ensuring smooth transition with minimal downtime.
- Optimize Presto and Pinot to improve query performance, reduce latency, and enhance reliability.
- Improve the scalability and efficiency of batch processing frameworks for large-scale data workflows.
- Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and machine learning teams to support their evolving compute needs.
- Ensure the resilience and observability of critical services, proactively addressing infrastructure challenges.
What you bring
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on big data, distributed systems, or backend infrastructure.
- Strong expertise in some focus areas such as Spark, Presto, Pinot, Airflow, and Hive (or equivalent technologies).
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms (Databricks, AWS EMR, or similar).
- Proficiency in Python, Go, or Scala for building scalable data systems.
- Deep understanding of performance tuning, reliability engineering, and data pipeline orchestration.
- Experience with migrations and large-scale infrastructure improvements is a plus.
- A problem-solving mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
What we offer
- Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
- 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
- Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
- Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
- Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
- Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits
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Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
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We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.
Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.