robinhood financialBrooklyn, NY
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
robinhood financialBrooklyn, NY
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Overview:
In this role you will build scalable, low-latency systems and features that serve millions of users across crypto, brokerage, and core platforms. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to design and release reliable APIs and services, mentor junior engineers, and lead complex initiatives that improve performance and reduce risk. You’ll contribute to a culture that emphasizes speed, reliability, and impactful, long-term engineering outcomes. Compensation / Benefits bonus opportunities equity comprehensive benefits Total Rewards equal opportunity
Responsibilities:
Build scalable systems and components prioritizing stability and long-term maintainability Design, write, test, and release product-facing features with high correctness and scalability Collaborate with frontend and data teams to optimize REST APIs for millions of customers Mentor junior developers and lead technically complex projects Identify opportunities to enhance system performance, team productivity, and risk reduction
Key requirements:
5+ years of software development experience 3+ years building low latency, large scale distributed systems Familiarity with highly concurrent systems and REST API design Proven experience delivering large projects with lasting impact on a system or team Strong technical judgment for prioritization of tasks Ability to mentor and lead junior engineers on new initiatives and system improvements Mentorship and leadership Collaboration with cross-functional teams Strong problem-solving and prioritization abilities Low-latency distributed systems Highly concurrent systems REST API design
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Level
Lead
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation
Software Developers
Industry
Software Publishers
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