Backend Engineer

Job Description

About Company

Robinhood’s core mission is to democratize finance for all. The company positions itself at the epicenter of a historic cultural and financial shift, anticipating the estimated $124 trillion of assets to be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades – the largest transfer of wealth in human history. Robinhood aims to build the future of finance by applying frontier technologies to major financial challenges.

The company fosters a high-performing, fast-moving culture where complacency is not welcome. They seek to build an elite team of bold thinkers, sharp problem-solvers, and builders wired to make an impact. Ethics are central to all operations, and while expectations are high, so are the rewards. Robinhood strongly believes in the power of in-person work (expected at least 3 days per week in their offices) to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. The office environment is designed to be intentional, energizing, and supportive of high-performing teams, offering perks like catered meals and fully stocked kitchens.

Robinhood is committed to equal opportunity, offering reasonable accommodations and complying with applicable employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is a fundamental aspect of their hiring and work practices, embracing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to enable everyone to perform at their best.

Job Description, Detailed

This is for a Backend Engineer Internship position.

Role Title: Backend Engineer (Internship)

Location: Menlo Park office(s), with a requirement for in-person attendance at least 3 days per week.

Team + Role Focus:
The successful applicant will join an elite team focused on applying frontier technologies to significant financial problems. The role involves building and owning specific backend services and infrastructure crucial for powering Robinhood’s core financial products. Interns will gain a unique internal perspective on the US financial system, enhancing their financial-domain knowledge.

What You’ll Do:

• Mentorship: Work closely with a dedicated mentor to guide you through the internship, from onboarding to making an impact, while deepening your understanding of Robinhood’s tech stack and the financial domain.
• Software Development: Design, build, test, and release robust software solutions that adhere to stringent correctness and scalability requirements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with various internal cross-functional teams to solve critical problems across the Robinhood organization.
• External Collaboration: Collaborate with other financial institutions to build innovative products and gain valuable industry insights.
• Codebase Management: Maintain and scale an existing codebase, utilizing a modern technology stack.

Key Technologies Used:

• Languages/Frameworks: Python/Django, Go
• Databases: PostgreSQL
• Messaging/Caching: Kafka, Redis, Memcached
• Cloud Platform: AWS
• Container Orchestration: Kubernetes

What You Bring (Requirements):

• Education: Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Technical Fundamentals: Strong Computer Science (CS) fundamentals.
• Experience: Prior software engineering experience demonstrated through internships, hackathons, or personal side projects.
• Programming Skills: Familiarity with Python/Django or Go.
• Database Knowledge: Understanding of relational databases and transactions.
• Passion: A strong passion and interest in financial technology and a desire to learn more about the finance domain.

What We Offer (Benefits and Compensation):

• Compensation: Market competitive compensation structure.
• Wellness & Development: Quarterly lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more.
• Time Off: Time away, including company holidays, paid time off, and sick time.
• Office Perks: A lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits.

Expected Hourly Range for this Internship Role (based on location):

• Zone 1: (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC) – $48 USD
• Zone 2: (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL) – $42 USD
• Zone 3: (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL) – $37 USD

Compensation details for other locations can be discussed during the interview process. The actual base pay will depend on various job-related factors including education, training, experience, location, business needs, and market demands. Further details on Total Rewards vary by region and entity and are available via a provided link.