RobinhoodENG Infrastructure

Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Networking

Bellevue, WAFull-timeSeniorSalary: Not disclosed
Posted Sep 1, 2026Deadline: Keep Open
Job SnapshotActively hiring
LocationBellevue, WA
Job typeFull-time
SalaryNot disclosed
DeadlineKeep Open

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Senior
Work style
On-site
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Salary
Not disclosed
Key skills
PythonGoRESTAWSKubernetesTerraform

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Robinhood launches cryptocurrency trading for UK investors

Robinhood began rolling out trading in more than 50 cryptocurrencies to eligible UK customers through Bitstamp UK, integrated alongside equities, options, futures and ISAs in its main app.

August 2026From the webRobinhood Newsroom

Robinhood reports record $1.31 billion quarterly revenue

Second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 32% year over year to a record $1.31 billion, while diluted EPS increased 48% to $0.62 and net deposits reached a record $22 billion.

July 2026From the webRobinhood Investor Relations

Robinhood closes $2.2 billion convertible senior notes offering

Robinhood completed a private offering of $2.2 billion in 0% convertible senior notes due in 2029. Proceeds were designated for share repurchases, capped-call costs and general corporate purposes.

June 2026From the webRobinhood Investor Relations

Shiv Verma succeeds Jason Warnick as Robinhood CFO

Robinhood appointed longtime finance executive Shiv Verma as chief financial officer effective February 6, 2026. Former CFO Jason Warnick transitioned to a strategic-adviser role ahead of retirement.

February 2026From the webRobinhood Investor Relations

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What you'll own

Design, build, and operate the cloud networking platform, including service mesh topologies, API standards, automation tools, and Terraform IaC modules for multi‑cluster EKS environments.

What they're looking for

Deep experience with AWS networking, Kubernetes/EKS at scale, Istio/service mesh, Python and Go programming, and Terraform IaC, plus strong leadership and troubleshooting skills.

Why this role matters

The role ensures secure, reliable, and high‑performance communication across Robinhood’s microservices, enabling the company to handle massive wealth transfers and support its mission to democratize finance.

About this role

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 Cloud Networking team’s mission is to build scalable, secure, and reliable networking infrastructure that powers communication across all Robinhood services. We enable our engineering teams to build and operate microservices seamlessly by providing foundational networking capabilities that are resilient and transparent.

We’re looking for a Staff Software Platform Engineer to design, build, and evolve our foundational platform for large-scale services—focusing on AWS, Kubernetes (K8s) on Amazon EKS, modern networking, and a robust Istio service mesh to deliver secure, reliable, and performant systems. This role is part of the Network Service Discovery and Communication (SDC) team, responsible for service discovery, traffic management, and resilient service-to-service communication across our platform.

This role is based in our Bellevue office(s), 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

  • Lead technical strategy and execution for platform networking, traffic management, and service-to-service communication across multi-tenant/multi-cluster EKS environments.
  • Design and operate resilient service mesh topologies with Istio, including mTLS, traffic policies, ingress/egress, rate limiting, and observability, with Envoy-based extensions where appropriate.
  • Define and implement platform standards for HTTP/REST and gRPC APIs, including versioning, contract governance, and performance/SLO baselines.
  • Build automation, tooling, and paved roads in Python and Go (Golang) to improve developer productivity, operational safety, and release velocity.
  • Create and maintain Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules, pipelines, and guardrails for secure, auditable, and scalable infrastructure changes.
  • Partner with security, networking, and application teams to drive end-to-end solutions for identity, encryption, zero-downtime migrations, and incident readiness.
  • Provide technical leadership: drive roadmaps, set success metrics, de-risk complex projects, communicate tradeoffs, and mentor senior engineers.

What you bring

  • Experience with AWS network communication fundamentals (VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, NLB/ALB, PrivateLink, NAT, DNS).
  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes (K8s) and AWS EKS operations at scale (cluster lifecycle, node pools, autoscaling, admission control, CRDs).
  • Strong understanding of HTTP/REST and gRPC protocol fundamentals, including performance, reliability, and backward compatibility.
  • Strong understanding of Istio service mesh; Envoy experience is a strong plus.
  • Exceptional traffic communication troubleshooting skills across L3–L7, including packet capture/analysis, Envoy/Istio telemetry, and debugging DNS/TLS/MTLS and routing policies.
  • Strong scripting/programming skills in Python and Golang.
  • Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
  • Strong leadership skills to lead projects end-to-end: planning, execution, stakeholder alignment, and presentation/communication.

What we offer

  • Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
  • Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, and equity ownership
  • Top tier benefits to fuel your work, including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs
  • Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible employer-paid benefits spending account expenses beyond traditional benefits such as wellness, childcare, learning, and more.
  • Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, and more!
  • Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces. 
  • Monthly commuter stipend to help offset in-office commuting costs

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. 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)
$196,000$230,000 USD

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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 Privacy Policy for your country of application.

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Required skills

PythonGoRESTAWSKubernetesTerraform