Senior Software Engineer

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><h2>Join us in building the future of finance.</h2> <p>Our mission is to democratize finance for all. <a href="https://www.cerulli.com/press-releases/cerulli-anticipates-124-trillion-in-wealth-will-transfer-through-2048" target="_blank">An estimated $124 trillion of assets</a> 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.</p></div><h2><strong>About the team + role</strong></h2> <p>We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems.<strong> </strong>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>Custody Services</strong> team’s mission is to build secure, scalable systems that safeguard digital assets and support the full lifecycle of custody operations. The team partners closely with product, infrastructure, and security to deliver reliable backend services that enable asset movement, account integrity, and platform growth.</p> <p>As a <strong>Senior Software Engineer</strong>, you will design and build backend systems that power custody services, including asset transfers, settlement workflows, and account state management. You will help improve platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence while working on systems where correctness, security, and precise execution are critical to user trust.</p> <p><strong>This role is based in our London office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications for this role will be accepted through September 19th.</p> <p><strong>Requires participation in an on-call rotation to support business needs.</strong></p> <h3><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea" data-pm-slice="1 1 ["bulletList",null,"listItem",null]">You’ll design and build backend services that support custody operations, including asset transfers, settlement workflows, and account state management.</p> </li> <li> <p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea" data-pm-slice="1 1 ["bulletList",null,"listItem",null]">You’ll improve system scalability, resiliency, and performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing targeted optimizations.</p> </li> <li> <p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea" data-pm-slice="1 1 ["bulletList",null,"listItem",null]">You’ll maintain and enhance systems that support asset safety, transaction accuracy, and operational integrity across custody workflows.</p> </li> </ul> <h3><strong>What you bring</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea" data-pm-slice="1 1 ["bulletList",null,"listItem",null]">You have 5+ years of experience building backend systems in production environments.</p> </li> <li class="wnfdnte _1ibi0s33w"> <p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea" data-pm-slice="1 1 ["bulletList",null,"listItem",null]">You are familiar with cloud infrastructure, including AWS services.</p> </li> <li class="wnfdnte _1ibi0s33w"> <p class="wnfdntu _1ibi0s3f5 _1ibi0s3ce _1ibi0s3ea">You have experience designing reliable, scalable distributed systems with a strong focus on correctness and operational excellence.</p> </li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Click <a href="https://careers.robinhood.com/benefits" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.</p> <p>If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.</p> <p>Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.robinhood.com/applicantprivacypolicy" target="_blank">Privacy Policy</a> for your country of application.</p></div>