Staff Software Engineer, Credit Cards & Banking Infrastructure

Robinhood is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead their Banking Infrastructure team, playing a crucial role in scaling their banking services from millions to tens of millions of users. This position offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of a historic wealth transfer, with an estimated $124 trillion in assets being inherited by younger generations. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in scaling high-availability infrastructure and distributed systems.

The successful candidate will lead a small, elite team of engineers, making critical decisions about infrastructure evolution while building alongside them. They'll be responsible for designing and implementing bulletproof solutions for mission-critical systems, particularly focusing on transaction authorization systems that demand extreme reliability. The role involves establishing best practices for deployment, load testing, and incident response while driving improvements in developer experience and operational efficiency.

Working from either Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY offices, this hybrid position requires in-person attendance at least 3 days per week. The compensation package is highly competitive, including a base salary range of $217,000-$255,000 USD for these locations, plus bonus opportunities, equity, and comprehensive benefits including full health coverage, 401(k) matching, and various lifestyle benefits.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned infrastructure engineer looking to take their career to the next level while making a significant impact on a platform that democratizes finance for millions of users. The role demands someone who can combine technical excellence with strategic thinking, leading both systems and people toward ambitious goals.