Software Engineer, Backend at Robinhood in Menlo Park, CA

Summary: Robinhood is on a mission to democratize finance for all, and they are seeking a Software Engineer to join their Core Financial Products Engineering team. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining backend infrastructure and services critical to Robinhood's financial products, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges. Responsibilities: - Design, build, test, and release backend systems with high correctness, reliability, and scalability requirements - Own and maintain key services that power our financial product ecosystem - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering and business challenges - Interface with external financial institutions to integrate services and expand capabilities - Contribute to shaping engineering best practices and improving developer workflows Required Qualifications: - 6 Months - 2 Years of Hands-on software engineering experience through previous roles - Proficiency with Python/Django or Go (or similar backend technologies) - Solid understanding of relational databases and transaction-safe design - Curiosity and interest in financial systems or a strong desire to learn - Strong computer science fundamentals and a problem-solving mindset Required Skills: Python/Django, Go, Relational databases Nice-to-Have Skills: Curiosity in financial systems, Problem-solving mindset 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 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