Staff Software Engineer, Web3

About the team + role

As a Staff Software Engineer in this role, you will work on the most critical projects across Tokenization, Robinhood Chain, and the Robinhood Wallet. Most importantly, you will proactively coach and uplift other team members, drive engineering excellence, and set the highest bar for quality.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. 

What you’ll do

• Own the technical vision and execution for Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet
• Design, build, and operate the core services that power Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet
• Remain deeply hands-on by writing production code, leading complex implementations, and setting the standard for engineering quality across the platform
• Improve developer practices and lead the adoption of the latest AI tooling to maximize engineering output
• Drive technical excellence across reliability, correctness, observability, and security
• Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar through design reviews, architecture discussions, and hands-on leadership
• Influence platform direction beyond your immediate team by aligning with adjacent organizations and company-wide initiatives

What you bring

• 10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale, distributed systems in production environments
• Expertise in backend development using languages such as Go, Python, or Java, with deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures
• 3+ years leading large-scale technical initiatives, with ownership spanning multiple teams or complex systems
• Strong grasp of system design, data modeling, and software engineering fundamentals
• Proven ability to simplify complex problems, make sound tradeoffs, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
• Strong ownership mindset with a track record of delivering high-impact, end-to-end product outcomes and raising team-wide technical standards
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing engineers, fostering technical excellence and long-term career growth

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 benefits.
• 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)

$230,000—$270,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$203,000—$238,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$180,000—$211,000 USD

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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