Head of Engineering, Banking Platform

The Head of Engineering at Robinhood will completely own the Banking Platform roadmap, focusing on prioritization, execution, and vision. You will prepare the banking systems for rapid growth often targeting a 5X increase in 2025. This role requires balancing product development, technical priorities, and stakeholder needs in an exciting and fast-paced fintech environment.

Candidates for the Head of Engineering role at Robinhood should have no less than 2 years of experience in engineering leadership. A solid foundation in Computer Science is essential, ideally with a relevant degree. Familiarity with payment processing and related systems is preferred, though not mandatory.

Robinhood seeks candidates who hold themselves and their teams to high standards for quality and execution. The ideal candidate should thrive in complex, fast-paced environments, have a robust technical background, and possess strong mentorship skills to elevate their team’s performance.

As the Head of Engineering, you will have the unique opportunity to craft the future of Robinhood's banking products, leading a talented team through a year of unprecedented scale. This role provides a platform to expand your professional capabilities while directly impacting our mission to democratize finance.

The Head of Engineering position is preferred to be based in one of Robinhood's office locations, including Menlo Park, New York, or Bellevue. Remote work may be an option in limited geographies without physical office locations, so candidates are encouraged to discuss this with recruiters.

It's important to demonstrate your thought process clearly. Discuss how you prioritize based on strategic impact, aligning technical initiatives with business goals while maintaining open communication with stakeholders to manage expectations effectively.

Share a specific example where you fostered collaboration and motivated your team. Highlight how you identified individual strengths, created an inclusive atmosphere, and tailored mentorship to help team members flourish.

Discuss your approach to scalability. This might include implementing robust testing phases, leveraging cloud technologies, and ensuring that system architectures are designed for flexibility and performance to adapt to significant user growth.

Even if direct experience isn't mandatory, emphasize related projects you've worked on or technologies you've utilized. Detail your understanding of securing transactions, managing risk, and ensuring compliance.

Elaborate on your commitment to quality by discussing specific processes, such as code reviews, continuous integration practices, and fostering a culture of feedback that encourages team members to take ownership of their deliverables.

Talk about your insights on current trends, regulations, and technological shifts in the fintech industry. Discuss how your approach to leadership and innovation can help navigate these challenges.

Share your philosophy on mentorship. Discuss how you tailor your mentorship approach, set developmental goals, and ensure team members feel supported in both their professional growth and personal aspirations.

Provide insight into your prioritization methodology. Explain how you assess project importance based on strategic alignment, team capacity, and urgency while keeping all relevant parties informed.

Discuss your commitment to creating an inclusive culture. Talk about initiatives you've championed to ensure diverse hiring practices, promote open dialogue, and create a sense of belonging within tech teams.

Share your strategies for ongoing learning, such as attending workshops, engaging with industry leaders, participating in forums, or reading pertinent literature. Emphasize the importance of staying current to maintain a competitive edge.