About Robinhood
Democratizing finance for the next generation
Key Highlights
- Over 23 million users benefiting from commission-free trading
- Headquartered in Menlo Park, CA with 1001+ employees
- $5.6 billion raised from investors including Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz
- Launched 'Robinhood Retirement' for gig-economy workers
Robinhood, headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, is a fintech company that revolutionized stock trading by offering commission-free trading to over 23 million users. With a total funding of $5.6 billion, Robinhood has become a key player in the trading marketplace, attracting a younger demographic intere...
🎁 Benefits
Robinhood offers premium medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with parental leave and personal prosperity benefits. Employees enjoy catered me...
🌟 Culture
Robinhood's culture is centered around accessibility and innovation, aiming to meet the financial needs of the next generation. The company encourages...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Robinhood is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for their Capacity Engineering and Analysis team to design and deliver foundational infrastructure systems. You'll work with AWS to optimize cloud usage and drive cost savings. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and experience in cloud infrastructure.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in building scalable systems that support large engineering teams. Your background includes a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, and you are adept at optimizing resource usage to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with peers to influence cloud strategy and drive impactful changes across the organization.
Your expertise in AWS is complemented by a keen analytical mindset, allowing you to identify optimization opportunities and implement solutions that enhance performance. You are a bold thinker and a sharp problem-solver, ready to tackle the challenges of the financial sector with innovative approaches. You understand the importance of ethics in technology and are committed to building systems that reflect these values.
Desirable
Experience with cost management tools and practices in cloud environments would be a plus. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or Java can enhance your contributions to the team. You are open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can improve the efficiency of cloud operations.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Capacity Engineering and Analysis team, you will design and deliver foundational infrastructure systems that impact the entire engineering organization. You will collaborate with various teams to influence cloud strategy and identify optimization opportunities that lead to significant cost savings. Your role will involve analyzing cloud usage patterns, developing tools to empower engineers in managing their AWS resources, and ensuring that the infrastructure remains scalable and efficient.
You will be responsible for driving initiatives that enhance cloud efficiency, working closely with engineering teams to understand their needs and challenges. Your contributions will help shape the future of Robinhood's cloud infrastructure, ensuring it meets the demands of a rapidly growing user base. You will also participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the team.
What we offer
At Robinhood, you will be part of a high-performing team that is dedicated to democratizing finance for all. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and you can make a real impact on the future of finance. Join us in building innovative solutions that empower users and transform the financial landscape.
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