Software Engineering Intern, Backend (Summer 2026)

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.

As a Backend Engineer, you will be building and owning certain backend services and infrastructure that power our core financial products. You will also gain a unique look into how the US financial systems works on the inside and strengthen your financial-domain knowledge.

This role is based in our Menlo Park 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

• Work closely with a dedicated mentor who will guide you through your internship, from onboarding to making an impact at Robinhood, while deepening your understanding of our tech stack and the financial domain.

• Design, build, test, and release software solutions that meet stringent correctness and scalability requirements.

Partner with various cross-functional teams to solve critical problems across the Robinhood organization.

What you bring

• Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026/Spring 2027.

• Strong CS fundamentals.

• Passion and interest in financial technology.

• Prior software engineering experience from internships, hackathons, or side projects.

• Familiarity with Python/Django or Go, and an understanding of relational databases and transactions.

• A passion for finance and a desire to learn more about the domain.

What we offer

• Market competitive compensation structure

• Quarterly lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!

• Time away including company holidays, paid time off, and sick time!

• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits

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If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

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