The Derivatives team is building a regulated exchange for perpetual markets, focused on scaling infrastructure to support rapid product expansion and increasing trading demand
Job Summary
The Derivatives team is building a regulated exchange for perpetual markets, focused on scaling infrastructure to support rapid product expansion and increasing trading demand.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and develop backend systems that power derivatives trading, including order handling, execution workflows, and risk-sensitive processes.
At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community.
Matching Summary
The Derivatives team is building a regulated exchange for perpetual markets, focused on scaling infrastructure to support rapid product expansion and increasing trading demand.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
low latency and high throughput systems
AWS cloud infrastructure
MySQL relational databases
trading systems
order handling and execution workflows
system performance analysis
data accuracy and integrity
Nice-to-have
frontier technologies
bold thinkers
sharp problem-solvers
structured, solution-oriented mindset
Key Requirements
5+ years of experience building backend systems
Experience with low latency and high throughput systems
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS)
Experience with relational databases (MySQL)
Experience with trading systems or distributed systems