Join us in building the future of finance.
Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.
About the team + role
At Robinhood, you will be building and owning certain backend services and infrastructure that power our core financial products. You will also gain a unique look into how the US financial systems works on the inside and strengthen your financial-domain knowledge.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.
At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.
What you’ll do
- Work closely with a dedicated mentor who will guide you through your internship, from onboarding to making an impact at Robinhood, while deepening your understanding of our tech stack and the financial domain.
- Design, build, test, and release software solutions that meet stringent correctness and scalability requirements.
- Partner with various cross-functional teams to solve critical problems across the Robinhood organization.
- Collaborate with other financial institutions to build products and gain industry insights.
- Maintain and scale an existing codebase using technologies such as Python/Django, Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Memcached, AWS, and Kubernetes.
What you bring
- Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026/Spring 2027.
- Strong CS fundamentals.
- Passion and interest in financial technology.
- Prior software engineering experience from internships, hackathons, or side projects.
- Familiarity with Python/Django or Go, and an understanding of relational databases and transactions.
- A passion for finance and a desire to learn more about the domain.
What we offer
- Market competitive compensation structure
- Quarterly lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
- Time away including company holidays, paid time off, and sick time!
- Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits
