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Senior Software Engineer
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2134 (94% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Robinhood is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
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 Custody Services team’s mission is to build secure, scalable systems that safeguard digital assets and support the full lifecycle of custody operations. The team partners closely with product, infrastructure, and security to deliver reliable backend services that enable asset movement, account integrity, and platform growth.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and build backend systems that power custody services, including asset transfers, settlement workflows, and account state management. You will help improve platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence while working on systems where correctness, security, and precise execution are critical to user trust.
This role is based in our London 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.
Applications for this role will be accepted through September 19th.
Requires participation in an on-call rotation to support business needs.
- You’ll design and build backend services that support custody operations, including asset transfers, settlement workflows, and account state management.
- You’ll improve system scalability, resiliency, and performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing targeted optimizations.
- You’ll maintain and enhance systems that support asset safety, transaction accuracy, and operational integrity across custody workflows.
- You have 5+ years of experience building backend systems in production environments.
- You are familiar with cloud infrastructure, including AWS services.
- You have experience designing reliable, scalable distributed systems with a strong focus on correctness and operational excellence.
If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
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.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2134 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~343k in sampleSimilar sponsored roles
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Robinhood holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.