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RobinhoodStaff Software Engineer, Event Contracts
Robinhood is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join its Prediction Markets group, a fast-growing product line focusing on event contracts. The organization aims to widen…
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Robinhood is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join its Prediction Markets group, a fast-growing product line focusing on event contracts. The organization aims to widen access to financial markets traditionally reserved for institutions, building systems that handle real-time trading events surrounding major cultural moments like sports and elections. This position operates at an IC6 or Staff level, helping guide the engineering organization as it expands. The role suits a…
Job Description
Robinhood is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join its Prediction Markets group, a fast-growing product line focusing on event contracts. The organization aims to widen access to financial markets traditionally reserved for institutions, building systems that handle real-time trading events surrounding major cultural moments like sports and elections. This position operates at an IC6 or Staff level, helping guide the engineering organization as it expands.
The role suits a senior technical contributor with extensive experience in distributed architecture who wants to drive system reliability, mentor engineering talent, and shape technical strategy. The person in this role will define architectural improvements, set execution priorities, and work closely with product teams to support exponential growth.
Positions are based out of Robinhood's offices in Menlo Park, California, and New York, New York. Employees are expected to work from the office at least three days each week. Compensation includes base salary aligned with geographic compensation zones, alongside bonus opportunities, equity, a 401(k) matching program, and comprehensive health and lifestyle benefits.
Responsibilities
- Manage the technical roadmap for core Prediction Markets backend services by setting priorities and driving team execution
- Design and implement scalable, low-latency backend systems capable of supporting real-time trading and large-scale event resolution
- Drive engineering excellence initiatives focused on code quality, observability, system reliability, and architectural resilience
- Collaborate with product, platform, and cross-functional teams to harmonize technical plans with organizational goals
- Mentor engineers across the organization and establish high technical standards and ownership practices
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and scaling engineering culture
Requirements
- Have at least 10 years of backend engineering experience, including a strong background at the IC6 or Staff Engineer level
- Demonstrate hands-on experience designing and operating large-scale, distributed systems optimized for high availability, performance, and reliability
- Bring strong technical leadership skills with a history of influencing cross-functional outcomes and driving engineering standards without formal authority
- Possess excellent communication and collaboration abilities to engage effectively with product, engineering, and leadership stakeholders
- Show direct experience building business-to-consumer software products designed for millions of end users
- Work from the Menlo Park, California or New York, New York office at least three days per week
Qualifications
- Bring prior professional experience or a strong personal interest in prediction markets, financial exchange systems, trading platforms, sports betting, or fantasy sports
Core Skills
Benefits
- Performance-driven compensation programs featuring multipliers for outsized impact, bonuses, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
- Health insurance covering 100% of premiums for employees and 90% for dependents
- Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund for eligible US employees to invest in private funds offering exposure to Robinhood Ventures
- Access to market-leading AI tools and continuous AI skill-building opportunities
- Flexible lifestyle wallet for wellness and learning expenses
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance, alongside fertility and mental health benefits
- Paid time off including company holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
- Office amenities including catered meals, events, and workspaces
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the employment type and work arrangement for this role?
This is a full-time position requiring on-site work from the Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY offices at least three days per week.
What is the salary range for this position?
Base pay ranges depend on the geographic compensation zone and location. For Zone 1 locations like Menlo Park, CA and New York, NY, the base pay range is $230,000 to $270,000 USD, with other zones offering different ranges. The role is also eligible for bonuses, equity, and benefits.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have 10+ years of backend engineering experience with a strong track record at the IC6 or Staff Engineer scope or equivalent, including experience with large-scale distributed systems and business-to-consumer products.
What benefits are offered?
Benefits include performance-driven compensation, bonuses, equity, 401(k) matching, fully paid employee health insurance, lifestyle wallet, fertility and mental health support, life and disability insurance, and paid time off.
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