The Incentives team drives user growth and engagement through both strategic incentives and platform capabilities. One sub-team focuses on increasing net deposits by testing incentive and non-incentive levers, while the other builds Robinhood’s centralized, scalable platform to support personalized, company-wide rewards.
The Identity team protects both Robinhood and its customers by preventing fraud and ensuring regulatory compliance. They own key systems for identity verification, KYC, and fraud prevention across all products, and collaborate closely with teams like Data Science, Brokerage, Crypto, and Security to support global expansion and product launches.
These roles are based in either our Menlo Park, CA or New York city offices, 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.
What you’ll do
Design, build, test, and deploy scalable backend services and systems with a strong emphasis on long-term maintainability.
Develop product-facing features and platform enhancements that meet strict correctness and scalability standards.
Identify and implement improvements to system performance, engineering productivity, and risk reduction.
Collaborate closely with client teams, cross-functional partners, and external vendors to deliver impactful technical solutions.
What you bring
2+ years of experience in software development.
Strong track record of successfully delivering large-scope technical projects in cross-functional team environments.
Commitment to high standards in code quality and review processes.
Solid understanding of backend development, system design, and the intersection of product and engineering.
Proficiency in Go or Python.
Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar data streaming technologies.
Familiarity with managing and processing large-scale datasets.
Bonus points
Experience working at a fintech company or financial institution.
Familiarity with technologies like Postgres, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis, and AWS (or similar cloud platforms).
What we offer
Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 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 support
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
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)
$166,000—$195,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$147,000—$172,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$130,000—$152,000 USD
Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.
If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.
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