Staff Software Engineer, Web3

10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale, distributed systems in production environments

Expertise in backend development using languages such as Go, Python, or Java, with deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures

3+ years leading large-scale technical initiatives, with ownership spanning multiple teams or complex systems

Strong grasp of system design, data modeling, and software engineering fundamentals

Strong ownership mindset with a track record of delivering high-impact, end-to-end product outcomes and raising team-wide technical standards

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 base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

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 base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$196,000

Own the technical vision and execution for Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet

Design, build, and operate the core services that power Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet

Remain deeply hands-on by writing production code, leading complex implementations, and setting the standard for engineering quality across the platform

Improve developer practices and lead the adoption of the latest AI tooling to maximize engineering output

Drive technical excellence across reliability, correctness, observability, and security

Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar through design reviews, architecture discussions, and hands-on leadership

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.

Our ultimate goal is to be a leader in democratizing access to private and public equity markets by making those assets available on-chain and be tradable 24/7.

As a Staff Software Engineer in this role, you will work on the most critical projects across Tokenization, Robinhood Chain, and the Robinhood Wallet. Most importantly, you will proactively coach and uplift other team members, drive engineering excellence, and set the highest bar for quality.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY 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.