Backend Software Engineer - Crypto Core Trading

Fintech company democratizing finance by making financial markets accessible to all through innovative trading platforms.
$119,000 - $140,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Backend Software Engineer - Crypto Core Trading

Robinhood Markets is revolutionizing the financial industry with its mission to democratize finance for all. As a member of the Crypto Core Trading Team, you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional crypto trading experiences to over 17 million users.

The role combines technical excellence with meaningful impact, as crypto represents one of Robinhood's three main pillars. You'll be working on critical systems that handle end-to-end trading journeys, from frontend interfaces to back-office systems and settlement processes. The team's mission is to maximize trading volume and establish Robinhood as the premier crypto trading platform in the U.S.

This position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale systems that directly impact millions of customers. You'll be building and maintaining scalable components, designing REST APIs, and continuously improving system performance. The role requires strong technical skills, particularly in concurrent systems and API design, combined with strategic thinking to make appropriate trade-offs between stability and maintainability.

Robinhood offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus plan, and equity participation. The company strongly values diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about democratizing finance. The collaborative environment encourages growth-minded individuals to contribute to meaningful financial system changes that benefit everyone.

Working at Robinhood means joining a mission-driven team that's reshaping the financial industry. The company provides comprehensive benefits and supports work-life balance while offering the excitement of working in a fast-paced, innovative environment. If you're passionate about making financial markets more accessible and want to contribute to a transformative fintech platform, this role offers the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Last updated 22 days ago

Responsibilities For Backend Software Engineer - Crypto Core Trading

  • Build scalable systems and components with focus on stability and long-term maintainability
  • Design, write, test, and release product-facing features
  • Collaborate with frontend and data teams to optimize REST APIs
  • Identify opportunities to improve system performance and team productivity
  • Reduce risk in systems

Requirements For Backend Software Engineer - Crypto Core Trading

  • 3+ years of software development experience
  • Familiarity with writing highly concurrent systems
  • Good intuition for REST API design
  • Proven experience working on large projects with long-term impact
  • Strong technical grasp with excellent judgment on task prioritizations
  • Ability to solve complex engineering problems

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