Senior Software Engineer, Data Lake Infrastructure

Robinhood Markets, a pioneering fintech company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Data Lake Infrastructure team. This role is crucial in their mission to democratize finance for all by making financial markets accessible to everyone.

The position is based in Menlo Park, CA, and focuses on building and maintaining the company's data infrastructure that processes billions of events and petabytes of data daily. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be working with Delta Lake from Databricks to ensure high-performance and ACID-compliant data lake operations.

The role requires 4+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on data infrastructure and distributed systems. You'll need proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or Go, along with expertise in data processing technologies such as Spark, Kafka, and Flink. Experience with modern cloud platforms and Delta Lake or Databricks-based systems is essential.

Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing robust data pipelines, improving data quality and efficiency, establishing best practices, and mentoring junior engineers. You'll work closely with Data Science, Product, and Engineering teams to align on data needs and design integrated solutions.

Robinhood offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $187,000 to $220,000 USD for this location, along with comprehensive benefits including full health coverage, mental health support, and generous time off. The company provides a collaborative work environment with catered meals and fully stocked kitchens.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer passionate about data infrastructure to make a significant impact at a company that's reshaping the financial industry. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies while helping to build systems that make financial markets more accessible to everyone.