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RobinhoodSoftware Engineering Intern, Backend (Summer 2027)
Robinhood offers an internship position for a Backend Software Engineer during the summer of 2027. This role places participants at the core of the financial services…
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Robinhood offers an internship position for a Backend Software Engineer during the summer of 2027. This role places participants at the core of the financial services platform, where backend engineers create and scale infrastructure and data systems supporting brokerage, crypto, and payment products. Interns are integrated into a real team to take charge of a major project independently, managing it from the initial scoping phase all the way to production…
Job Description
Robinhood offers an internship position for a Backend Software Engineer during the summer of 2027. This role places participants at the core of the financial services platform, where backend engineers create and scale infrastructure and data systems supporting brokerage, crypto, and payment products. Interns are integrated into a real team to take charge of a major project independently, managing it from the initial scoping phase all the way to production deployment.
This opportunity is well-suited for students who possess strong computer science foundations, communication abilities, and a keen interest in the financial technology sector. Participants will work closely with experienced mentors, collaborate across cross-functional groups, and develop software designed to meet the rigorous correctness and scalability standards of an active financial platform. The position operates on an on-site schedule requiring attendance at least three days per week.
Robinhood provides various perks to support employees, including market competitive pay structured by location zones, wellness wallets, AI tools, catered meals, commuter benefits, and paid time off. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an eligible degree program with a targeted graduation window.
Responsibilities
- Manage a backend project independently from initial scoping through production launch
- Partner with a designated mentor throughout the onboarding and shipping phases
- Design, test, build, and release software that adheres to operational and scaling standards
- Collaborate across different functional groups to resolve organizational challenges
- Maintain and scale existing codebases utilizing technologies such as Python, Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Memcached, AWS, and Kubernetes
Requirements
- Enrollment in a full-time, degree-seeking program
- Strong computer science fundamentals with an understanding of coding best practices
- Solid communication skills with the ability to advance projects in fast-paced environments
- Demonstrated interest in fintech and building financial technology products
- Familiarity with Python, Django, or Go, along with relational databases and transactions
- In-person office attendance at least three days per week
Qualifications
- Expected graduation date in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028
- Prior software engineering experience gained through internships, hackathons, or personal projects
Core Skills
Benefits
- Market competitive compensation structure based on location zones
- Quarterly lifestyle wallet for personal wellness and professional learning
- Access to market AI tools and continuous AI skill-building
- Paid time off, company holidays, and sick time
- Lively office environment featuring catered meals and fully stocked kitchens
- Geo-specific commuter benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location and remote policy for this internship?
The position is based in Menlo Park, CA, Bellevue, WA, or New York, NY. In-person attendance is expected at least three days per week.
What qualifications are required regarding education?
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a full-time degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.
What is the salary for this role?
The hourly base pay depends on job-related factors and location zones. For Zone 1 locations including Menlo Park, New York, Bellevue, and Washington, DC, the expected hourly rate is $60.
What technologies will the intern use?
Interns work with technologies such as Python, Django, Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Memcached, AWS, and Kubernetes.
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