Senior Engineering Manager - Agent Experience
Robinhood is hiring a Senior Engineering Manager - Agent Experience in Menlo Park, United States. It pays $264k-$310k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Robinhood.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Builds AI ●●●●: the job is building AI systems.
- The posting mentions LLMs, engineering management and AI agents among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a lead role.
- Robinhood has 156 other open roles on Level.
AI in this role
Lead an engineering team building AI-powered customer experience and agent products for high-net-worth fintech users.
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 Customer Experience Engineering team at Robinhood sits at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and real human impact. We build the systems that power how millions of customers get support — from intelligent chatbot deflection and ticketing tools to a first-of-its-kind private wealth product called Concierge, designed for high-net-worth customers. Our team of engineers spans iOS, Android, web, backend, and LLM/AI specializations, working closely with dedicated product managers and data scientists to ship products that set a new bar in the fintech space. We move fast, we iterate, and we take quality seriously.
As the Senior Engineering Manager for Agent Experience, you'll own the engineering execution of one of Robinhood's most ambitious and high-visibility zero-to-one products. You'll lead a team of engineers building premium, AI-powered features — natively within the Robinhood app for our highest-value customers. This role requires a leader who is comfortable navigating ambiguity, aligning closely with product leadership, and delivering reliably in a fast-moving environment with executive visibility. You'll be a key voice in shaping both the technical direction and the culture of this team!
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, with in-person attendance expected 5 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 and develop a high-performing engineering team of ~15, owning hiring, performance, and career development across the full stack (iOS, Android, web, backend, and LLM/AI)
- Partner closely with product managers and data scientists to define and execute the Concierge product roadmap, from initial scoping through launch
- Drive delivery of complex, zero-to-one product features — including AI-powered financial planning tooling
- Navigate ambiguity and product direction changes with clarity and composure, maintaining team focus and momentum through shifting priorities
- Represent the engineering team in executive-level discussions, communicating progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to senior leadership and the C-suite
- Establish proactive quality measures, reliability standards, and engineering best practices suited to a high-risk, customer-facing product
- Champion a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement within your team
What you bring
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in an engineering management role leading teams of 10 or more
- Demonstrated track record leading user-facing product development, ideally in consumer fintech, wealth management, or a high-stakes customer experience domain
- Experience building or scaling zero-to-one products, including navigating high ambiguity and frequent direction changes
- Strong cross-functional partnership skills — you've worked closely with product managers to define roadmaps and translated business goals into clear engineering plans
- Comfort presenting to and engaging with senior leadership and C-suite stakeholders, including managing expectations in high-visibility settings
- Proven ability to build and maintain service reliability standards and proactive quality practices on consumer-grade systems
- Familiarity with LLM/AI systems, or experience working alongside teams building AI-powered features
- Excellent communication skills — written and verbal — with the ability to create clarity from complexity
Nice to have:
- Experience in regulated financial products or familiarity with wealth management offerings (tax, estate planning, etc.)
- Background in both platform/infrastructure and product engineering, enabling strong technical breadth across the stack
- Experience supporting a team through organizational transitions or leadership changes
Leadership Expectations
Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here's what we expect from them:
Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, dedication, and technology.
Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.
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
- Top Tier benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
- Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund that gives eligible US employees the opportunity to invest in a private employee fund that provides exposure to Robinhood Ventures funds.
- Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not.
- 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)$264,000—$310,000 USDZone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)$264,000—$310,000 USDZone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)$264,000—$310,000 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 Engineering Manager - Agent Experience at Robinhood rates 80 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.
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- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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