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# Staff Software Engineer

- **Company:** Robinhood
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $230,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Programming Tools, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Backend, Codebase, Grpc
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b4f26e6d8dde6114

## About the Role

* You have extensive experience building and scaling backend systems using Go and Python
 * You have deep knowledge of backend frameworks such as Django, gRPC or comparable systems in Go
 * You have experience designing internal platforms, developer tooling (Bazel, etc), or shared infrastructure used by multiple teams
 * You have demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and influence engineering direction across teams
 * You are committed to improving developer workflows, system quality, and maintainability through thoughtful design

## Description

* You define and lead large-scale initiatives that improve backend development systems, including frameworks, tooling, and shared libraries
 * You design long-term technical solutions that support scalability, reliability, and maintainability across backend services
 * You guide the evolution of core tooling such as static analysis, formatting systems, and service scaffolding used across the codebase
 * You partner with engineering teams such as infrastructure, security, and product engineering to plan and execute platform improvements
 * You mentor engineers and provide technical guidance that improves code quality, system design, and development practices, * Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, and equity ownership
 * Top tier benefits to fuel your work, including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs
 * Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible employer-paid benefits spending account expenses beyond traditional benefits such as wellness, childcare, learning, and more.
 * Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, and more!
 * Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
 * Monthly commuter stipend to help offset in-office commuting costs

Our team is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you require a specific accommodation during the application or interview process due to a physical or mental condition, please complete this Applicant Accommodation Form to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation.