Software Engineer, Wallet

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><h2>Join us in building the future of finance.</h2> <p>Our mission is to democratize finance for all. <a href="https://www.cerulli.com/press-releases/cerulli-anticipates-124-trillion-in-wealth-will-transfer-through-2048" target="_blank">An estimated $124 trillion of assets</a> will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.</p></div><h2><strong><span data-markdown-start-index="686">About the team + role</span></strong></h2> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="710">We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards. <br><br>The <strong>Robinhood Wallet</strong> team’s mission is to democratize access to financial services worldwide by leveraging DeFi protocols and Robinhood Chain! We build secure, intuitive, and decentralized products that enable our users to custody and manage their digital assets. Our team works at the intersection of traditional finance and web3, driving progress in cryptocurrency and blockchain applications. We work closely across multiple engineering and design areas to deliver highly reliable, high-performance systems for customers worldwide.</span></p> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="1688">As a&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-markdown-start-index="1695">Software Engineer</span></strong><span data-markdown-start-index="1714">, you will build and own the backend services, infrastructure, and data systems that support Robinhood Wallet products. You will develop new features and system enhancements to deliver a highly secure and efficient trading experience for cryptocurrencies and tokenized stocks, including perpetual futures, to customers worldwide. In this role, you will design scalable architectures and maintain high-quality codebases. You will also collaborate with other engineering teams to guide key technical decisions and raise our team's engineering standards.</span></p> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="2266">This role is based in our New York, NY or Menlo Park, CA office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.</span></p> <h2><strong><span data-markdown-start-index="2627">What you’ll do</span></strong></h2> <ul> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="2646">Design, build, test, and deploy scalable backend services that power Robinhood Wallet.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="2734">Develop product-facing features and platform enhancements that meet strict correctness and scalability standards.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="2849">Identify and implement improvements to system performance, engineering productivity, and risk reduction.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="2955">Collaborate closely with client teams, product managers, designers, and external vendors to deliver reliable technical solutions.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2><strong><span data-markdown-start-index="3090">What you bring</span></strong></h2> <ul> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="3109">2+ years of experience in software development.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="3158">Expertise in backend development using languages such as Go, Python, or Java, with deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="3288">Strong grasp of system design, data modeling, and software engineering fundamentals.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="3374">Proven ability to simplify complex problems, make sound tradeoffs, and drive alignment across product, engineering, and design teams.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="3509">Strong sense of personal accountability with a track record of delivering successful, end-to-end products and raising team-wide technical standards.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2><strong><span data-markdown-start-index="3663">Bonus points</span></strong></h2> <ul> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="3680">Experience working for a DeFi protocol, a crypto wallet company, or another blockchain-related company.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="3785">Familiarity with technologies like EVM blockchains and smart contracts.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2><strong><span data-markdown-start-index="3862">What we offer</span></strong></h2> <ul> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="3880">Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="3931">Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="4056">Top Tier benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="4178">Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="4292">Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span data-markdown-start-index="4389">Employer-paid life &amp; disability insurance, fertility be