Lead and grow engineering teams to build and scale robust, localized systems for global product expansion. Translate business goals into technical strategy, hire and mentor engineers, drive complex initiatives, and ensure alignment with cross-functional partners for reliable, scalable software delivery.
Join us in building the future of finance.
Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.
About the Team + Role
We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.
As part of the International Engineering team, you will play a key role in executing Robinhood’s global strategy by building reliable systems and driving high-quality technical execution in a fast-moving environment.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected 5 days per week.
What You’ll Do
What You Bring
Leadership Expectations
We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team responsible for building and scaling systems that power Robinhood’s global product expansion. You will own a critical product and engineering surface within the International organization, partnering closely with cross-functional leaders to deliver robust, scalable, and localized experiences for customers around the world.
As part of the International Engineering team, you will play a key role in executing Robinhood’s global strategy by building reliable systems and driving high-quality technical execution in a fast-moving environment.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected 5 days per week.
What You’ll Do
- Lead a high-performing team: Manage, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, setting a high bar for execution, ownership, and technical quality.
- Own team execution: Drive delivery of complex projects end-to-end, ensuring clear prioritization, predictable execution, and high-quality outcomes.
- Partner cross-functionally: Work closely with product, design, data, and partner engineering teams to translate business goals into actionable plans.
- Contribute to technical direction: Guide system design and architecture decisions to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Raise the engineering bar: Establish strong engineering practices across code quality, testing, observability, and operational excellence.
- Hire and develop talent: Actively recruit and retain top engineers, and support their growth through coaching and performance management.
- Operate with ownership: Identify gaps, resolve ambiguity, and drive initiatives forward with a strong sense of accountability.
What You Bring
- Experience: 6–9 years of software engineering experience, including 1+ years of experience managing engineers, with a track record of supporting performance and career development
- Technical strength: Solid foundation in distributed systems and backend architecture; able to engage in technical discussions and guide design decisions.
- Execution track record: Proven ability to deliver complex projects from inception to production with strong ownership and accountability.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Experience working closely with product and design to ship customer-facing features.
- Communication: Clear and structured communicator who can align stakeholders and drive decisions effectively.
Leadership Expectations
- Build a strong, accountable, and collaborative team
- Set clear expectations and maintain a high performance bar
- Foster an inclusive environment with trust and psychological safety
- Navigate ambiguity with sound judgment and bias for action
What we offer
● Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
● Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
● Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 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, and mental health benefits
● Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
● Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
● Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
● Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
● Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 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, and mental health benefits
● Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
● Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.
Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
Base Pay Range:
Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)
$264,000—$310,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$264,000—$310,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$264,000—$310,000 USD
Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.
If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.
Top Skills
Distributed Systems
Event-Driven Systems
Software Architecture
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