Senior Software Engineer, International

Menlo Park · New York, NY · 5+ years experience · Posted Oct 14, 2026

At a glance

As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you will be a core technical driver for Robinhood’s global expansion initiatives.
You will bridge high-performance frontend interfaces with resilient backend distributed systems, architecting and delivering localized customer experiences.

Develop and maintain high-quality frontend interfaces (React/TypeScript) and scale robust backend services (Go/Python)
Own the technical delivery of critical international capabilities, including localized onboarding funnels, identity verification (KYC/AML), multi-currency funding rails, and region-specific trading experiences
Build and optimize high-leverage growth mechanisms, localized promotion engines, and user acquisition pipelines to accelerate international market adoption
Architect modular, scalable frameworks and internationalization (i18n/l10n) services that make expanding to future jurisdictions faster, safer, and more reliable
Ensure backend services and localized products are built for high availability, low latency, and fault tolerance; implement comprehensive telemetry, automated testing, and participate in production on-call rotations
Partner closely with Product Management, Product Design, Compliance, Legal, and Platform teams to translate jurisdictional requirements into elegant, user-centric technical solutions

5+ years of professional software engineering experience designing, building, and operating production systems across the full stack
Proficiency with modern frontend technologies and frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript) with an emphasis on performance, accessibility, and state management
Strong experience building scalable distributed services in languages such as Go or Python, utilizing relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis), and working with event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka)
Proven track record of taking complex features from ambiguity through technical design, phased rollout, production validation, and post-launch maintenance
Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, gRPC, service-oriented architectures, and microservice integration patterns
Clear, structured communication skills to articulate trade-offs, drive technical consensus across distributed teams, and align with non-technical stakeholders

Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
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
Mental health support
Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more
Catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces

In-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week in either New York City, Toronto, or Menlo Park- California offices