Staff Software Engineer, Storage Platform
Company: Robinhood
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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 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. The Storage Platform team builds and
operates the platform that powers database access across Robinhood.
We own relational (Postgres/Aurora), key-value (DynamoDB), and
caching systems, along with the SDKs, control plane automation, and
data plane services that enable safe and reliable access at scale.
Our mission is to standardize and strengthen how services connect
to storage, improve reliability and performance, and reduce
operational overhead through automation. We manage thousands of
databases and hundreds of caching clusters supporting millions of
users and critical brokerage workloads. Availability is our highest
priority — our systems are designed to meet strict uptime targets,
including no downtime during market hours. As a Staff Software
Engineer , you will design and evolve the core infrastructure that
underpins Robinhood’s storage systems. You’ll lead complex
distributed systems initiatives such as horizontal sharding,
proxy-based query routing, connection pooling, and cross-shard
transactions. You’ll work on improving database reliability,
performance, and cost efficiency across multi-region deployments.
This role has a direct impact on system availability, latency, and
resiliency for customer-facing products and internal engineering
teams. Here are a few talks blog posts from the team! Listen to our
director speak to the work we are building! Read a blog post or
listen to this chat from members of the team! This role is based in
our Bellevue, WA 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 Design and implement distributed storage systems,
including sharding strategies, query routing layers, and database
proxy services Improve availability, failover, and disaster
recovery capabilities across multi-region deployments Build and
enhance control plane automation that manages thousands of
databases and caching clusters at scale Optimize database
performance and throughput by analyzing query patterns, improving
connection pooling, and implementing observability standards
Partner with product and infrastructure teams to standardize how
services connect to Postgres, NoSQL, and caching systems while
meeting regulatory and security requirements What you bring Deep
expertise in PostgreSQL (Aurora PostgreSQL preferred) and strong
understanding of relational database internals Experience building
or operating distributed systems, including horizontal sharding,
replication, and distributed transactions (e.g., two-phase commit)
Proficiency in Go and/or Rust, with experience building backend or
infrastructure services Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, AWS
managed services (RDS, DynamoDB), and observability tooling
(metrics, logging, tracing) Strong understanding of system
reliability, performance tuning, and cost optimization in
high-scale production environments What we offer Challenging,
high-impact work to grow your career. Performance-driven
compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs,
equity ownership, and 401(k) matching. Best-in-class benefits to
fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees
with 90% coverage for dependents. Lifestyle wallet — a highly
flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and
more. Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility
benefits, and mental health benefits. Time off to recharge
including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental
leave, and more! Exceptional office experience with catered meals,
events, and comfortable workspaces. In addition to the base pay
range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus
opportunities equity benefits. Base pay for the successful
applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which
may include education, training, experience, location, business
needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role
is based on the location where the work will be performed and is
aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not
listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during
the interview process. Base Pay Range: Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New
York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC) $230,000 - $270,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL) $203,000 - $238,000
USD Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$180,000 - $211,000 USD Click here to learn more about our Total
Rewards, which vary by region and entity. If our mission energizes
you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look
forward to seeing your application. Robinhood provides equal
opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations
upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and
privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and
work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
so everyone can do their best. Please review the for your country
of application.
Keywords: Robinhood, Shoreline , Staff Software Engineer, Storage Platform, IT / Software / Systems , Bellevue, Washington
