Fintech Backend Systems Job Bellevue October 2025
Join the innovative Money Platform Team at Robinhood as a **Software Backend Engineer** to drive the development and launch of critical features for our flagship credit card and money offerings. This role provides an exciting opportunity to tackle complex engineering challenges, shape the future of financial technology, and build highly scalable, secure systems that will impact millions of users. If you’re passionate about backend engineering, distributed systems, and contributing to a customer-focused financial platform, we want to hear from you.
October 28, 2025
November 28, 2025
Full-Time / Onsite, Bellevue, US
📄 Job Responsibilities
- Build and launch major new features that power Robinhood’s flagship credit card and money offerings.
- Solve complex engineering challenges, from scaling distributed systems to ensuring rock-solid performance.
- Design and implement robust systems that will support millions of users while enabling seamless integrations with world-class financial partners.
- Drive innovation at the intersection of software engineering and financial technology, shaping the backbone of the Robinhood Credit Card’s success.
- Collaborate with a team of exceptional engineers who challenge and inspire you to reach beyond your potential.
📌 Candidate Requirements
- A proven track record of designing, building, and shipping highly scalable and secure systems.
- Extensive experience with distributed systems, backend engineering, or platform development in high-growth environments.
- An approach of continuous improvement, always pushing yourself and your peers to raise the bar.
- A passion for collaborating with A+ teammates, creating a culture of excellence, trust, and shared success.
- A customer-focused zeal with a commitment to delivering exceptional product experiences.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with execution, making thoughtful trade-offs to deliver results.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Java, or Python is highly valued.
- Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and cloud engineering principles.
📝 How to Apply
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the application deadline for this position?
The closing date for applications is **November 28, 2025**. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Q2: Is this a remote or onsite position?
This is an **onsite** position located in Bellevue, United States. Relocation assistance may be available.
Q3: What is the salary range for this role?
The competitive salary for this Software Backend Engineer position ranges from **$157,000 to $185,000 per year**, depending on experience and qualifications.
Q4: What technical skills are preferred for this role?
We are looking for engineers with strong experience in distributed systems, backend engineering, and cloud platforms. Proficiency in Go, Java, Python, and familiarity with AWS is highly valued.
Q5: What benefits does Robinhood offer?
Robinhood offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid health insurance for employees, a lifestyle wallet, family forming & fertility support, mental health benefits, generous time-off policies (PTO, sick, parental leave), catered meals, and commuter benefits.