Senior Android Engineer, Government Products
Robinhood is hiring a Senior Android Engineer, Government Products in New York, United States. It pays $196k-$230k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Robinhood.
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- Pay on this posting starts 17% higher than the typical software engineer posting on Level.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Robinhood has 149 other open roles on Level.
AI in 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 Android team’s mission is to redefine how millions of users engage with their finances. We're focused on delivering intuitive, scalable, and inclusive mobile experiences that empower our customers to build better financial futures. We collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to ensure every interaction on Android reflects quality, performance, and care.
Robinhood has been tapped as the brokerage and initial trustee for the federal Trump Accounts program, and this team is building the standalone platform that will bring that experience to life for the next generation of Americans. You’ll join a fast-moving, high-impact group working from 0→1 to develop the product and infrastructure behind a new web and app experience, partnering across product, data, and infrastructure to deliver a secure, intuitive, and reliable customer offering.
As a Senior Android Engineer on Trump Accounts, you’d help build the standalone mobile experience from the ground up, owning features from concept through launch and translating complex account and investing workflows into clear, intuitive product experiences. You’d work closely with product, design, backend, data, and platform partners to ship high-quality Android features with a strong bar for performance, reliability, safety, and correctness in a highly regulated space.
This role is based in our New York City, NY 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
- Build intuitive, elegant, and stable mobile experiences using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern Android APIs
- Lead the full lifecycle of product features — from ideation and technical design to implementation, testing, and release
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, Backend Engineers, and Data Scientists to create impactful solutions
- Champion engineering best practices that ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability
- Mentor junior developers and help elevate team standards and collaboration
What you bring
- 6+ years of professional experience developing Android applications
- Proficiency with Kotlin and/or Java, and a strong grasp of Android SDK and architecture patterns like MVVM
- Experience using Jetpack Compose, Coroutines & Flow or RxJava, and libraries such as Retrofit and Room
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with a product-focused mindset
- Demonstrated ability to mentor peers, lead complex projects, and influence architecture decisions
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
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 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 support
- Generous time off including company holidays, PTO, sick time, and parental leave
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, stocked kitchens, and commuter benefits
Position Restriction: This position is restricted to US citizens or lawful permanent residents
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)$196,000—$230,000 USDZone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)$172,000—$202,000 USDZone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)$153,000—$179,000 USDClick 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.
AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.
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.
How we rate this
Senior Android Engineer, Government Products at Robinhood rates 32 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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