Senior Engineering Manager

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.

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

Robinhood has been tapped as the brokerage and initial trustee for Trump Accounts, and is working alongside BNY to develop and operate the Trump Accounts infrastructure to expand market access for the next generation of Americans. In this role, you will help build a world-class, intuitive platform, leveraging Robinhood’s industry-leading financial technology to deliver a standalone web and app experience for this historic national initiative.

The Retirements and Accounts team focuses on building and scaling systems that support long-term investing and account management for millions of customers. This team works closely with product, data, and infrastructure partners to deliver reliable, secure, and intuitive financial experiences. You will help shape systems that enable customers to plan for their financial future with confidence!

As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for designing, building, and maintaining core retirement and account platform services. You will guide technical direction, support team development, and ensure delivery of high-quality systems that meet performance, reliability, and regulatory standards. This role plays a key part in improving how customers manage their accounts and retirement products at scale.

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.

• →Lead and support a team of engineers building retirement and account management systems
• →Guide system design decisions to ensure reliability, scalability, and data accuracy
• →Partner with product managers and designers to define technical solutions that meet customer needs
• →Review and improve engineering processes to increase code quality and delivery speed
• →Coach engineers through regular feedback, career development planning, and performance management
• →Drive 0→1 Product Launch: Own the end-to-end development and architecture of the custom, white-label Trump Accounts platform, building the initial front-end experience and scalable infrastructure 

• 5+ years of leading engineering teams and managing direct reports
• Strong background in building and operating distributed systems at scale
• Ability to guide technical decisions and evaluate tradeoffs across system design options
• Experience working on financial systems, payments, or account-related platforms (preferred)
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate with product and design partners
• Greenfield Engineering Expertise: A proven track record of scaling early-stage systems from 0→1, combining deep technical execution with the agility needed to launch secure, user-friendly consumer applications under tight regulatory standards.
• This position is restricted to US citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:

• Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
• Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
• Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.