Software Engineering Intern, Backend

Robinhood

internship

Posted on: 9/26/2025

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Menlo Park • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $48 per hour

Entry Level

AWSDjangoGoKafkaKubernetesPostgresPythonRedisSpring

About the role

Build and own backend services and infrastructure that power core financial products
Work closely with a dedicated mentor through onboarding and internship projects
Design, build, test, and release software solutions meeting correctness and scalability requirements
Partner with cross-functional teams to solve critical problems across the organization
Collaborate with other financial institutions to build products and gain industry insights
Maintain and scale an existing codebase using Python/Django, Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Memcached, AWS, and Kubernetes

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
Understanding of relational databases and transactions
A passion for finance and a desire to learn more about the domain

Benefits

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
Eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan
Eligible to participate in Robinhood’s equity plan

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

PythonDjangoGoPostgreSQLKafkaRedisMemcachedAWSKubernetessoftware development

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