About the job
Be a part of the financial revolution.
At Robinhood, our mission is to make finance accessible to everyone. With $124 trillion set to be inherited by younger generations over the next two decades, we are positioned at the forefront of this unprecedented wealth transfer. If you’re eager to influence this transformative cultural and financial shift, we want to hear from you!
About the Team and Role
We are assembling a top-tier team dedicated to solving the most pressing challenges in finance through innovative technology. We seek visionary thinkers and adept problem solvers who are driven to make a significant impact. At Robinhood, complacency has no place; we are a driven and dynamic team where ambition meets opportunity. Our high-performance culture is founded on ethics and integrity, with both expectations and rewards set high.
The Derivatives team is tasked with developing a regulated exchange for perpetual markets, focusing on scalable infrastructure to meet the demands of rapid product expansion and increased trading activity. Collaborating closely with product, infrastructure, and security teams, we ensure the delivery of robust systems that facilitate new contract launches and market growth. Our work emphasizes backend systems that prioritize accuracy, performance, and reliability in high-volume trading scenarios!
In the role of Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and building backend systems that drive derivatives trading, encompassing order handling, execution workflows, and risk-sensitive processes. Your contributions will directly enhance system performance, guarantee data accuracy, and support platform scalability as trading volumes increase. This position demands expertise in systems where low latency and high throughput are crucial, ensuring precise execution that enhances user experience and maintains market integrity.
This position is based in our London office, with a requirement for in-person attendance at least three days a week.
At Robinhood, we champion the advantages of in-person collaboration to accelerate progress, ignite innovation, and foster community. Our office environment is thoughtfully designed to energize and support high-performing teams.
This role includes participation in an on-call rotation to provide business-critical support.

