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contractSenior Software Engineer, Web3 Backend
Robinhood · Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY
Robinhood is a financial technology company that operates a commission‑free trading platform for stocks, ETFs, options and cryptocurrencies, with a stated mission to democratize access to financial services. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Web3 backend team, you will design, build and operate the scalable distributed systems that power Robinhood’s wallet, tokenization and broader crypto infrastructure. Daily work includes architecting backend services that bridge traditional brokerage ledgers with on‑chain components such as smart contracts, chain indexers and decentralized exchange flows, ensuring correctness, fault tolerance and auditability while moving real customer assets around the clock. You will provide technical leadership on large‑scope initiatives, break down ambiguous problems into clear milestones, mentor engineers, lead design and code reviews, and collaborate with product, compliance and security teams to shape the roadmap for Robinhood Chain and related DeFi products. The role suits engineers with five or more years of backend development experience, strong proficiency in Go, Python or Java, deep knowledge of cloud‑native, event‑driven architectures, and familiarity with blockchain concepts, smart contract integration and decentralized finance protocols.
Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets 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. About the team + role 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. As a Senior Software Engineer , you’ll architect, build, and scale the backend services, infrastructure, and data systems that support Robinhood’s next-generation crypto, web3, and wallet offerings. You’ll provide technical leadership to deliver a best-in-class trading experience for cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets—including perpetual futures—to customers worldwide, solving complex distributed systems and correctness challenges in an environment where the systems you build move real customer assets continuously around the clock. The Robinhood Wallet team’s mission is to democratize access to financial services worldwide by leveraging DeFi protocols and Robinhood Chain. The team builds non-custodial consumer products, self-custody experiences, and seamless cross-chain trading capabilities. The Tokenization team’s mission is to bring both public and private equity to be tradable 24/7 on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) across the Robinhood Chain. Equity markets have been closed nights and weekends for a century; the team builds the connective tissue between traditional market infrastructure and on-chain systems—issuance, custody, and settlement—to change that. The Robinhood Chain team designs and scales the underlying decentralized infrastructure across Robinhood. The team continuously improves Robinhood Chain to provide a best-in-class decentralized platform for trading real-world assets, builds specialized smart contracts, and provides infrastructure services for other Robinhood teams that rely on DeFi. This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA and New York, NY offices, with hybrid 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 Architect, build, and operate resilient, highly scalable distributed systems and backend services across Robinhood Wallet, Tokenization, and Web3 platform infrastructure, with correctness, fault tolerance, and auditability as hard requirements. Drive the architectural strategy and technical execution bridging traditional financial infrastructure (brokerage, ledgers, corporate actions) with on-chain systems, including smart contract integrations, chain indexers, and DEX trade flows. Provide technical leadership on large-scope, ambiguous engineering initiatives, breaking down complex multi-quarter efforts into clear architectural milestones. Partner closely with Product, Compliance, Security, and cross-functional leadership to define technical roadmaps and deliver high-impact solutions. Champion engineering excellence by mentoring engineers, leading rigorous design and code reviews, and raising the bar for system reliability, observability, and operational rigor across teams. What you bring 5+ years of experience in software development, with a proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining distributed systems at scale. Deep expertise in backend development using languages such as Go, Python, or Java, alongside advanced knowledge of cloud-native, event-driven architectures. Strong mastery of system design, distributed data modeling, concurrency control, and scalability tradeoffs. Deep care and architectural experience with correctness-critical systems—idempotency, financial reconciliation, ledger consistency, and designing for failure modes when money is at stake. Demonstrated technical leadership experience—driving alignment across cross-functional partners, unblocking complex technical roadblocks, and mentoring other engineers. Strong interest or hands-on experience with blockchain fundamentals—EVM, smart contracts, wallets, on-chain settlement, or decentralized infrastructure—and an appetite to tackle cutting-edge technical problems. 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 dependen
| Role | Senior Software Engineer, Web3 Backend |
|---|---|
| Company | Robinhood |
| Location | Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY |
| Type | contract |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-07 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4Senior Software Engineer, Web3 Backend at Robinhood: frequently asked questions
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