Full-Time

Head of Engineering

Banking Platform

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Robinhood

Robinhood

1,001-5,000 employees

Commission-free trading platform for investments

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$169k - $255kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Plan

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Menlo Park, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA

This position is only eligible for remote work in limited geographies within the US where we do not have physical office locations.

Category
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering

You match the following Robinhood's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • No less than 2 years of experience in an engineering leadership role.
  • Strong Computer Science fundamentals: in addition to having an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, you love the art of creation through code.
Responsibilities
  • Completely own the Banking Platform roadmap: prioritization, execution, and vision.
  • Prepare for scale. We are targeting 5X+ growth in 2025. You'll be the one ensuring that our systems and talent are ready.
  • Strategically balance product development, technical priorities and stakeholder needs in a fast-paced and exciting environment.
  • Build your best team: with your incisive mentorship and top-notch hiring bar, you'll take this already exceptional team to the next level.
  • Work directly with our founders and leadership spanning engineering, product, legal, and risk.
Desired Qualifications
  • While not required, prior experience with payment processing, payment systems, and relevant third party integrations is a plus.

Robinhood offers a platform for trading stocks, options, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, aiming to make investing accessible and affordable for everyone. The company allows commission-free trading and offers fractional shares, enabling users to invest in expensive stocks with as little as $1. Unlike traditional brokerages, Robinhood generates revenue through a premium subscription service, interest on uninvested cash, and rebates from trading venues. The goal is to democratize finance and empower a diverse range of investors, especially younger individuals.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$5.4B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into futures trading attracts retail investors seeking diversified opportunities.
  • Robinhood Crypto's launch in Spain taps into the European market, boosting user base.
  • Staking services in Spain enhance user engagement and retention through additional rewards.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in commission-free trading could erode Robinhood's market share.
  • Futures trading expansion may lead to higher regulatory scrutiny and compliance costs.
  • International expansion faces challenges from differing regulations and cultural barriers.

What makes Robinhood unique

  • Robinhood offers commission-free trading, attracting cost-conscious investors.
  • The platform provides fractional shares, enabling investment in expensive stocks with minimal funds.
  • Robinhood's IPO access feature democratizes early investment opportunities for retail investors.

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Benefits

Well-being - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance

Family & home life - Parental leave, personal prosperity benefits

Comfort & care - Flexible work from home / office balance, health & wellness stipend

Office life - Catered meals and fully stocked kitchen, commuter benefits

Growth - Education and training, community events, career mentorships