Software Engineering Manager

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets 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.

About the team

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. 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.

The Equities Engineering team builds and operates the systems that power stock trading for millions of customers. The team focuses on order management, execution, market data, and reliability, ensuring trades are processed accurately and with low latency. You’ll work closely with product, data, and infrastructure partners to deliver systems that meet strict performance and regulatory requirements. We value clear communication, measurable outcomes, and a strong sense of ownership across the team!

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team responsible for delivering and maintaining critical equities trading systems. You will set clear goals, guide technical direction, and support engineers in delivering reliable, scalable services. You will partner with product and business teams to translate requirements into execution plans, ensuring systems meet performance, accuracy, and compliance standards. Your work will directly impact the quality and reliability of the trading experience for customers!

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, with in-person attendance expected 5 days per week.

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.

What you'll do

Lead a team of engineers to deliver reliable equities trading systems with clear uptime and latency targets

Set quarterly goals and track progress using defined metrics such as system availability, order throughput, and incident response time

Partner with product managers and business stakeholders to define requirements and deliver features on schedule

Review system architecture and guide design decisions to improve scalability, fault tolerance, and performance

Support hiring, onboarding, and development of engineers through regular feedback and structured growth plans

What you bring

Experience managing engineering teams that build and operate high-availability backend systems

Ability to define and track measurable goals such as service uptime, latency, and delivery timelines

Strong technical background in distributed systems, APIs, and data-intensive applications

Experience working on financial systems, trading platforms, or other regulated environments

Clear communication skills with the ability to explain technical decisions and trade-offs

Leadership expectations

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:

Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.

Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.

Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.

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

Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

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