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Robinhood

Senior Android Engineer, Trading Products

Robinhood is hiring a Senior Android Engineer, Trading Products in Menlo Park, United States. It pays $196k-$230k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Robinhood.

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  • Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this software engineer role: aI is not part of the work.
  • The listed pay starts 17% above the typical software engineer posting on Level.
  • Tools and skills the posting cites include Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and android.
  • Level classifies it as a senior role.
  • Level lists 156 other open roles at Robinhood.

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Senior Android engineer responsible for building and scaling mobile trading experiences using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

kotlinjetpack-compose
androidmobile-developmentsoftware-engineering

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’s Trading Products team builds and evolves the customer-facing stock trading experience within Brokerage Engineering, owning key parts of the equities product surface. The team works across core order flows, trading state updates, and frontend product experiences to help customers research, place, and manage trades with reliability at scale.

As a Senior Android Engineer on this team, you would lead the development of high-impact mobile experiences that sit at the center of the trading journey. We’re looking for someone who can drive complex Android work end to end, partner closely across functions, and bring the technical depth and product judgment to flex into staff-level scope for the right candidate.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or 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

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 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.

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, Trading Products at Robinhood rates 0 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.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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AndroidMobile DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringKotlinJetpack Compose

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Pay

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$196k
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$168k

This posting starts 17% above the typical software engineer job. See software engineer jobs

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