Senior Applications Engineer, Corporate Systems

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 Corporate Systems team focuses on maintaining secure, reliable systems that support employees across the company. This team works closely with Security, IT, and Engineering partners to manage identity systems, endpoint devices, and cloud infrastructure. The goal is to ensure systems are scalable, dependable, and prepared to address evolving security risks.

As an Application Engineer, you will manage and improve systems that support identity, device management, and cloud infrastructure. You will build automation to streamline account and device lifecycle processes, respond to technical issues, and contribute to engineering standards through code reviews and documentation. You will also use AI-assisted tools to enhance development workflows and improve efficiency.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office(s), 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.

What you’ll do

• You manage endpoint devices, identity systems, Okta, Google Cloud infrastructure, and Google Workspace to maintain secure and reliable operations
• You design and build tools based on internal requirements to improve system functionality and efficiency
• You develop automation for device, account, and identity lifecycle management processes
• You support engineering teams by troubleshooting system issues and resolving escalations
• You review write and code, write clear documentation, and follow established engineering practices

What you bring

• You have experience as a Systems, Site Reliability, Infrastructure, or related engineer, typically with 5+ years in similar environments
• You have hands-on experience managing macOS or Windows devices using modern endpoint management tools
• You are familiar with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or Gemini
• You have experience coding or scripting in languages such as Python, Swift, Go, Bash, or PowerShell
• You approach problems methodically, work well independently or with others, and focus on improving employee-facing systems

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
• Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
• Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

Compensation (from employer):
Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC) — 161,500 – 190,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL) — 141,950 – 167,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL) — 125,800 – 148,000 USD