Senior Applications Engineer, Corporate Systems

Robinhood
Menlo Park, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level engineers with infrastructure management experience who thrive in in-person collaboration and are interested in applying AI-assisted tools to enhance system efficiency.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in systems or infrastructure roles and a background in endpoint management tools
    — “You have experience as a Systems, Site Reliability, Infrastructure, or related engineer, typically with 5+ years in similar environments”
  • Professionals who are comfortable with AI-assisted development tools and can integrate them into workflows
    — “You are familiar with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or Gemini”
  • Individuals who value in-person collaboration and can commit to at least 3 days per week in the office
    — “This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.”

Things to consider

  • In-person attendance is required for at least three days per week, which may impact remote candidates.
    — “in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week”
  • The role is focused on internal systems, not external customer-facing solutions, which may not suit those seeking product impact.
    — “support employees across the company”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with identity systems and cloud infrastructure in your resume and interview narrative.
    — “manage identity systems, endpoint devices, and cloud infrastructure”
  • Demonstrate your ability to streamline processes through automation and tool-building.
    — “design and build tools based on internal requirements to improve system functionality and efficiency”
  • Showcase your coding skills in Python, Swift, Go, Bash, or PowerShell with concrete examples.
    — “experience coding or scripting in languages such as Python, Swift, Go, Bash, or PowerShell”
  • Emphasize your familiarity with AI-assisted tools and how you've used them in past roles.
    — “use AI-assisted tools to enhance development workflows and improve efficiency”
  • Demonstrate your ability to contribute to engineering standards through code reviews and documentation.
    — “review write and code, write clear documentation, and follow established engineering practices”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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Skills & requirements

Required

System ManagementCloud InfrastructureIdentity SystemsEndpoint ManagementScripting

Preferred

Ai-assisted Development Tools

Stack & domain

PythonSwiftGoBashPowershellFinanceTechnology

About the role

Original posting from Robinhood via Greenhouse

Join us in building the future of finance.

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 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.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + 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 base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)$161,500—$190,000 USDZone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)$141,950—$167,000 USDZone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)$125,800—$148,000 USDClick here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

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.

Source: Robinhood careers (Greenhouse)

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