Staff Software Engineer, Event Contracts

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Prediction Markets team at Robinhood, you'll own the technical roadmap for critical backend systems powering event contracts. You join a fast-growing product line that recently surpassed stock and crypto trading revenues, operating at the intersection of financial markets, real-time systems, and high-stakes moments like NFL, NBA, and election cycles. At this pivotal moment, you'll drive architectural improvements to support exponential growth and transition the team from a scrappy 0→1 phase into a scaled, excellence-driven engineering organization.

What you'll do

• Own the technical roadmap for core Prediction Markets backend systems, identifying gaps, setting priorities, and driving execution across the team
• Design and build highly scalable, low-latency backend services that support real-time trading and event resolution at scale
• Lead engineering excellence initiatives around code quality, reliability, observability, and system resilience across the stack
• Partner with product, platform, and other engineering teams to align technical direction with business goals
• Mentor and level up engineers across the team, setting the technical bar and fostering a culture of ownership
• Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and shaping the engineering culture as the team scales

What you bring

• 10+ years of backend engineering experience, with a strong track record at IC6 / Staff Engineer scope or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, distributed systems and designing for high availability, performance, and reliability
• Experience with or genuine interest in prediction markets, sports betting, fantasy sports, trading platforms, or financial exchange systems
• Strong technical leadership skills with a track record of driving engineering excellence roadmaps and influencing cross-functional outcomes without formal authority
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable engaging with product, leadership, and engineering stakeholders
• B2C product experience and an understanding of what it means to build for millions of end users

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
• Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, and equity ownership
• 401(k) matching
• Top-tier benefits including 100% paid health insurance for employees and 90% coverage for dependents
• Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund, giving eligible US employees the opportunity to invest in a private employee fund with exposure to Robinhood Ventures funds
• Access to best-in-market AI tools and continuous AI skill-building for all employees
• Lifestyle wallet, a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
• Time off including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces

This role is based in Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. Base pay will depend on job-related factors including education, training, experience, location, business needs, and market demands. Compensation varies by zone and location; details are available from your recruiter during the interview process. This role is also eligible for bonus opportunities and equity.

About Robinhood

Robinhood's mission is to democratize finance for all. The company is building backend infrastructure and products that give everyday people access to markets and opportunities once reserved for institutions, including its fastest-growing product line in prediction markets.