About the team + role

At Robinhood, Developer Infrastructure is the backbone that enables every engineer to deliver exceptional software — faster, safer, and at scale. We design and build the systems, platforms, and experiences that make software development seamless and reliable across the company.

We believe infrastructure should be invisible when working perfectly — intuitive, resilient, and empowering. Our mission is to eliminate friction, enhance feedback loops, and drive developer productivity through operational excellence and world-class tooling.

We’re looking for a Senior Staff Software Developer to join our Developer Infrastructure organization. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader and architect across the org. You will shape the future of developer experience at Robinhood, leading initiatives that improve velocity, quality, and reliability at scale.

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

• Architect and build foundational systems that scale Robinhood’s ability to ship safe, high-quality software quickly
• Lead cross-org technical initiatives that improve build systems, test infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, local dev environments, and developer observability
• Drive design reviews, operational readiness, and incident analysis for critical developer-facing systems
• Champion automation, safety, and reliability across all stages of software development
• Set technical strategy and standards for engineering productivity, code quality, and operational excellence
• Partner with other engineering teams to define and implement long-term roadmaps
• Provide technical mentorship and thought leadership to engineers across the company

What you bring

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in a Staff or Senior Staff role
• Deep experience designing and building large-scale developer infrastructure systems (e.g., CI/CD, build systems, testing frameworks, dev environments, observability tooling)
• Strong expertise in one or more programming languages (Go, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript preferred)
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional engineering initiatives and shipping platform-wide improvements
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills — comfortable influencing across all levels of engineering and product
• Passion for developer experience, operational excellence, and enabling others to succeed
• Deep understanding of system design, reliability engineering, and performance optimization
• Experience in organizations with high software delivery velocity and strong engineering culture

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.