About the team + role
The Reference Data team, part of the broader Trade Data organization within the Brokerage Platform at Robinhood, serves as the source of truth for diverse asset classes—including equities, options, crypto, event contracts, and tokenized stocks. Our core systems, Quiver and Arsenal, interface with external providers such as Bloomberg, Alpaca, Kalshi, and ForecastX to ensure consistent symbology across all internal platforms.

As a Senior Software Developer on this high-impact team, you’ll collaborate across engineering, business, operations, and vendor channels to support critical infrastructure. Most product initiatives begin with us, as we enable reliable, scalable access to financial instrument data across Robinhood! Your work will help drive new feature rollouts and product expansions across multiple lines of business!

The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do
● Build scalable systems and backend components, balancing stability, performance, and maintainability
● Design, implement, test, and deploy production-ready features with high correctness and low-latency requirements
● Partner with frontend and data teams to refine APIs used by millions of customers
● Mentor junior developers and technically lead complex projects across teams
● Identify and implement improvements for system performance and team workflows

What you bring
● 5+ years of professional software development experience
● 3+ years designing and building large-scale, distributed, low-latency systems
● Proficiency in highly concurrent backend system development and intuitive API design
● Demonstrated ability to deliver long-term impact on systems or team-wide architecture
● Strong judgment and prioritization skills, with the ability to lead initiatives and mentor peers

Our team is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you require a specific accommodation during the application or interview process due to a physical or mental condition, please complete this Applicant Accommodation Form to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation.

AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

Vacancy Notice: This job posting represents an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.