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Define the long‑term architectural vision for a high‑availability, low‑latency cloud platform and drive multi‑quarter modernization initiatives. Lead the integration of Bitstamp’s exchange backend with Robinhood’s global infrastructure while eliminating operational toil through automation. Serve as a senior escalation point for critical incidents and mentor senior engineers across the team.
8+ years of backend and distributed systems experience with proven technical leadership at staff level. Deep expertise in AWS services, Docker/Kubernetes containerization, and low‑latency, high‑concurrency architectures. Strong communication skills to build consensus and influence cross‑functional roadmaps.
The role safeguards the reliability and scalability of a world‑class crypto exchange that underpins Robinhood’s expansion and the historic transfer of $124 trillion in assets. Its success directly impacts platform resilience, developer velocity, and the company’s ability to serve a global financial market.
Seasoned engineers who thrive on solving complex, high‑impact problems in fast‑moving, high‑stakes environments. Candidates who enjoy leading architecture, mentoring teams, and handling on‑call responsibilities while working in‑person in Ljubljana.
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.
Bitstamp made history in 2011 as the world’s first regulated crypto exchange. As a key part of the Robinhood family, the Exchange Platform team owns the full service lifecycle. We are the architects of a modern, high-velocity ecosystem that enables our global expansion, ensuring the world’s longest-running exchange remains unshakeable.
As a Staff Backend Engineer on the Exchange Platform team, you will define the technical vision, long-term architectural roadmap, and engineering standards for our platform modernization strategy. You will serve as a primary technical leader across the Bitstamp exchange ecosystem—architecting the next generation of cloud infrastructure for mission-critical, low-latency services, driving complex distributed systems integrations, and elevating the technical bar across Robinhood.
This role is based in our Ljubljana, Slovenia 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.
Requires participation in an on-call rotation to support business needs.
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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.
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