Senior Software Engineer, Agentic AI

As a Senior Software Engineer at Agentic AI, Robinhood, your primary responsibilities include designing large-scale systems, building and releasing product-facing features, and developing AI-based products. You'll work collaboratively with the Data Science and Engineering teams and focus on creating scalable, enterprise-grade applications that optimize critical functions such as market data and security.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer role at Robinhood, candidates should have at least 4 years of software engineering experience, proficiency in backend development (such as Java, Python, or Go), and hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure like AWS or GCP. Familiarity with large language models and experience in building or scaling AI-powered systems are also highly valued.

The Senior Software Engineer at Agentic AI is essential in driving Robinhood's mission to democratize finance by developing innovative AI-powered applications. By leveraging data-driven insights and technological advancements, you will help create solutions that enhance user experience and make financial services more accessible to everyone.

The Senior Software Engineer role at Robinhood is based in our Menlo Park office, which fosters a collaborative and vibrant work culture. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that includes catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and various wellness and development perks, all designed to ensure a rewarding experience while you participate in groundbreaking work.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Robinhood, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes 100% paid health insurance for employees, generous time off, mental health support, and an annual lifestyle wallet for personal development. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to participate in Robinhood's equity plan and bonus program, further enhancing your financial well-being.

When discussing your experience with large-scale systems design, effectively highlight your previous projects that involved scalability and maintainability. Describe the trade-offs you made and how those decisions impacted system performance. Incorporate metrics to demonstrate the success of your designs.

Be specific about instances where you integrated AI and machine learning into your software projects. Discuss the models you used, the challenges faced, and the outcomes achieved. It will be advantageous to showcase how these technologies improved efficiency or user experience in previous roles.

When asked about optimizing REST APIs, describe a systematic approach involving thorough analysis and profiling of the API's performance metrics. Mention techniques such as caching, rate limiting, and efficient database queries that you've implemented to enhance responsiveness and scalability.

Discuss your proficiency levels in relevant programming languages, particularly Java, Python, and Go, as required by Robinhood. Share specific projects where you implemented these languages effectively and mention any frameworks you leveraged to deliver successful outcomes.

Show your commitment to ongoing learning by discussing the resources you utilize, such as online courses, industry publications, and networking events. Explain how you apply your learnings within your projects and how staying informed contributes to your role as an innovative Senior Software Engineer.

Prepare a STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) response detailing a specific engineering challenge. Discuss the context, your proposed solutions, collaborative efforts, and the positive results achieved, emphasizing your problem-solving skills and teamwork.

Provide details about the cloud service platforms you've worked with, such as AWS or GCP, and specific projects where you've implemented scalable cloud solutions. Emphasize your role in design decisions and the technologies you employed to improve operational efficiency.

To address task prioritization, share your strategy for evaluating project timelines and resource allocations. Discuss tools or methodologies like Agile or Kanban that you utilize to manage your workload effectively and ensure timely project completions.

Discuss any contributions you've made to open-source projects and their impact, whether through code contributions, community engagement, or project leadership. Highlight what you learned from these experiences and how they influenced your development skills.

Emphasize your belief in the importance of collaboration across teams. Provide examples of successful cross-team projects that benefitted from diverse input, and highlight how effective communication and teamwork can lead to innovative solutions.