Robinhood

Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood is lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

As we continue to build...

We’re seeking curious, growth minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

About the team + role 

Robinhood is looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager to develop and drive high impact programs in Cloud Architecture Optimization and Cost Efficiency that support our firm’s top most values of being Lean and Disciplined.

The role will be centralized within our growing Technical Programs team, and will partner with the multi-functional stakeholders to help craft programs to support the overall strategy, establish effective communication processes, build collaboration across the organizations, and ultimately drive execution within the Engineering org.

The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do

• Hands on, end-to-end program management from design to delivery
• Establish, monitor, and analyze Cloud Efficiency metrics and devise plans for continuous improvement.
• Establish robust processes to help the engineering teams to establish appropriate Cost metrics, incorporate them into regular planning, and goal settings.
• Help promote the Cloud Efficiency perspectives to include in the teams’ plans and overall company strategy (ex: Facilitate communication between teams to ensure effective and efficient implementation of Cloud Optimization practices.)
• Collaborate with different engineering teams to solve and improve system performance and Cloud Architecture.
• Identify potential areas of weakness in our infrastructure and proactively lead changes to enhance system resilience.
• Build strong relationships with XFN partners on the business side to ensure the alignment of needs and priorities with Engineering initiatives
• Ensure that High Availability (HA) strategies are balanced with cost goals and that they are incorporated into all projects.3-5 bullets written in 2nd person

What you bring

• 8+ years of experience with leading technical programs at scale
• Strong technical background with understanding of cloud optimization strategies, high availability, and system uptime. Familiarity with software development and system operations is a plus.
• Distributed Systems: Experience working with large-scale distributed systems, which requires an understanding of how systems work together to provide a seamless user experience.
• Cloud Providers: Extensive experience working with major cloud computing providers, with a focus on AWS. This includes an understanding of cloud architecture, cloud deployment models and cloud service architecture.
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS): Familiarity working with these service models, and understanding the impact architectural decisions and application performance has on cost.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with both engineering and non-engineering audiences
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and prioritize automation over manual processes.
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud systems.

What we offer

• Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
• Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$191,000—$225,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$168,000—$198,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL)

$150,000—$176,000 USD

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We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. To review Robinhood's Privacy Policy please review the specific policy applicable to your country.