Simplify Logo

Full-Time

Staff Technical Program Manager

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

$150k - $225kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Plan

Senior, Expert

Menlo Park, CA, USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Communications
Marketing
Product Design
Requirements
  • 6+ years of experience as a technical program manager, engineering lead, or equivalent
  • An excellent understanding of the architecture of the systems you work with (e.g. mobile development, APIs, runtime characteristics, design limitations, and maintenance requirements)
  • Experience working with mobile and web SDLC
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams such as product, design, legal, compliance, quality engineering, operations, to launch consumer-facing products.
  • Excellent problem solving skills and experience solving complex ambiguous problems collaboratively with the team.
Responsibilities
  • Drive consensus and influence decisions towards projects goals.
  • Lead and manage the end-to-end project, from planning to execution to delivery.
  • Facilitate clear and effective communication with senior leadership and peers, ensuring everyone is aware and aligned on the project goals, timeline, resource, status, and risks.
  • Provide technical transparency through concise summaries to audiences at all organizational levels. Drive technical or non-technical solutions to derisk the program.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including product managers, designers, content, research, marketing, data scientists, quality engineers, engineers, operations, legal, compliance, security, other TPMs, etc. across all areas (Brokerage, Crypto, Cash, Activation, Platform, Security, Infra, Data). Work with them to define scope, timeline, dependencies, identify and mitigate risks.
  • Identify project risks (eng or non-eng), develop mitigation strategies and mitigate them.

Robinhood offers a platform for trading stocks, options, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, aiming to make investing accessible and affordable for everyone. Users can trade without paying traditional fees and can invest in fractional shares, allowing them to buy portions of expensive stocks. The company generates revenue through a premium subscription service, interest on uninvested cash, and rebates from trading venues. Robinhood's goal is to empower individuals to take control of their financial futures with a user-friendly trading experience.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$7.4B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

-8%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Robinhood's expansion into new markets like Hawaii and U.S. territories indicates strong growth potential and increased user base.
  • The acquisition of Pluto and integration of AI capabilities can provide users with advanced, personalized investment insights, enhancing user experience and retention.
  • Offering IPO access democratizes investment opportunities, allowing retail investors to participate in early-stage investments traditionally reserved for institutional investors.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive fintech market means Robinhood must continuously innovate to maintain its edge over rivals like E*TRADE and Charles Schwab.
  • Regulatory scrutiny and changes, such as those seen in Hawaii, can impact Robinhood's operations and expansion plans.

What makes Robinhood unique

  • Robinhood's commission-free trading model disrupts traditional brokerage firms by eliminating fees, making investing accessible to a broader audience.
  • The introduction of fractional shares allows users to invest in high-value stocks with minimal capital, a feature not commonly offered by traditional brokers.
  • Robinhood's recent acquisition of Pluto enhances its platform with AI-driven personalized investment strategies, setting it apart from competitors.

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