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Software Engineer, Backend

Robinhood

Location

Menlo Park, CA, New York, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/24/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-30% YoY
✓ Established sponsor

Job description

As a Software Engineer at Robinhood, you will be part of an elite team focused on solving significant financial challenges using advanced technologies. You will work on backend services, infrastructure, and data systems that support core financial products. The role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance user engagement and ensure regulatory compliance. This position is based in either Menlo Park, CA or New York City, with a strong emphasis on in-person collaboration.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in software development.
  • Strong track record of successfully delivering large-scope technical projects in cross-functional team environments.
  • Commitment to high standards in code quality and review processes.
  • Solid understanding of backend development, system design, and the intersection of product and engineering.
  • Proficiency in Go or Python.
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar data streaming technologies.
  • Familiarity with managing and processing large-scale datasets.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, and deploy scalable backend services and systems with a strong emphasis on long-term maintainability.
  • Develop product-facing features and platform enhancements that meet strict correctness and scalability standards.
  • Identify and implement improvements to system performance, engineering productivity, and risk reduction.
  • Collaborate closely with client teams, cross-functional partners, and external vendors to deliver impactful technical solutions.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Robinhood Markets Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

16

FY2026

Approval rate

98.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,043

FY2026

Entry-level share

50.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

+89%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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