Backend Engineer Intern

Job Description

About Company

Robinhood’s 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 wealth transfer in human history.

Robinhood is dedicated to building an elite team that applies frontier technologies to solve the world’s biggest financial problems. The company values bold thinkers, sharp problem-solvers, and builders who are driven to make a significant impact. It fosters a high-performing, fast-moving environment where ambitious people are encouraged to do the best work of their careers, with ethics at the center of everything. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

The company strongly believes in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Employees are expected to attend the Menlo Park office(s) at least 3 days per week, with the office experience designed to be intentional, energizing, and supportive of high-performing teams.

Robinhood offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including:
• Market competitive compensation structure.
• A quarterly lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and other benefits.
• Time away including company holidays, paid time off, and sick time.
• A lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits.

Robinhood is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion by welcoming diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to ensure everyone can perform at their best.

Job Description: Backend Engineer (Intern)

This role is for a Backend Engineer Intern who will be instrumental in building and owning backend services and infrastructure that power Robinhood’s core financial products. The intern will gain a unique insight into the inner workings of the US financial systems and significantly strengthen their financial-domain knowledge.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):
• Work closely with a dedicated mentor to guide the internship experience, from onboarding through making a tangible impact at Robinhood, while deepening understanding of the company’s tech stack and the financial domain.
• Design, build, test, and release software solutions that adhere to stringent correctness and scalability requirements.
• Partner with various cross-functional teams to solve critical problems across the Robinhood organization.
• Collaborate with other financial institutions to build innovative products and gain valuable industry insights.
• Maintain and scale an existing codebase leveraging a robust set of technologies.

Technologies Used:
The role involves working with a modern and diverse tech stack, including:
• Python/Django
• Go
• PostgreSQL
• Kafka
• Redis
• Memcached
• AWS
• Kubernetes

Required Qualifications (What You Bring):
• Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program.
• Expected graduation date in Winter 2026/Spring 2027.
• Strong CS fundamentals.
• Demonstrated passion and interest in financial technology.
• Prior software engineering experience gained through internships, hackathons, or personal side projects.
• Familiarity with Python/Django or Go.
• An understanding of relational databases and transactions.
• A genuine passion for finance and a strong desire to learn more about the domain.

Compensation Structure (Expected Hourly Range):
The base pay for this role is market competitive and varies by location, categorized into three compensation zones:
• Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC): $48 USD per hour.
• Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL): $42 USD per hour.
• Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL): $37 USD per hour.
For other locations not listed, compensation will be discussed directly with the recruiter during the interview process.