Senior Android Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><h2>Join us in building the future of finance.</h2> <p>Our mission is to democratize finance for all. <a href="https://www.cerulli.com/press-releases/cerulli-anticipates-124-trillion-in-wealth-will-transfer-through-2048" target="_blank">An estimated $124 trillion of assets</a> 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.</p></div><h3 data-start="374" data-end="399">About the team + role</h3> <p data-start="401" data-end="843">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.</p> <p data-start="845" data-end="1229">The Android team’s mission is to redefine how millions of users engage with their finances. We're focused on delivering intuitive, scalable, and inclusive mobile experiences that empower our customers to build better financial futures. We collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to ensure every interaction on Android reflects quality, performance, and care.</p> <p data-start="1231" data-end="1489">As a <strong>Senior Android Engineer</strong>, you will design, develop, and enhance user-facing features across the Robinhood app. You’ll work with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, improve performance and stability, mentor peers, and help shape the future of our mobile platform!</p> <p data-start="1491" data-end="1596"><strong>This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA or New York City, NY office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.</strong></p> <p data-start="1598" data-end="1824">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.</p> <hr data-start="1826" data-end="1829"> <h3 data-start="1831" data-end="1849">What you’ll do</h3> <ul data-start="1850" data-end="2394"> <li data-start="1850" data-end="1964"> <p data-start="1852" data-end="1964">Build intuitive, elegant, and stable mobile experiences using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and modern Android APIs</p> </li> <li data-start="1965" data-end="2089"> <p data-start="1967" data-end="2089">Lead the full lifecycle of product features — from ideation and technical design to implementation, testing, and release</p> </li> <li data-start="2090" data-end="2216"> <p data-start="2092" data-end="2216">Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, Backend Engineers, and Data Scientists to create impactful solutions</p> </li> <li data-start="2217" data-end="2315"> <p data-start="2219" data-end="2315">Champion engineering best practices that ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability</p> </li> <li data-start="2316" data-end="2394"> <p data-start="2318" data-end="2394">Mentor junior developers and help elevate team standards and collaboration</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2396" data-end="2399"> <h3 data-start="2401" data-end="2419">What you bring</h3> <ul data-start="2420" data-end="2959"> <li data-start="2420" data-end="2491"> <p data-start="2422" data-end="2491">5+ years of professional experience developing Android applications</p> </li> <li data-start="2492" data-end="2602"> <p data-start="2494" data-end="2602">Proficiency with Kotlin and/or Java, and a strong grasp of Android SDK and architecture patterns like MVVM</p> </li> <li data-start="2603" data-end="2709"> <p data-start="2605" data-end="2709">Experience using Jetpack Compose, Coroutines &amp; Flow or RxJava, and libraries such as Retrofit and Room</p> </li> <li data-start="2710" data-end="2790"> <p data-start="2712" data-end="2790">Strong collaboration and communication skills with a product-focused mindset</p> </li> <li data-start="2791" data-end="2892"> <p data-start="2793" data-end="2892">Demonstrated ability to mentor peers, lead complex projects, and influence architecture decisions</p> </li> <li data-start="2893" data-end="2959"> <p data-start="2895" data-end="2959">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2961" data-end="2964"> <h3 data-start="2966" data-end="2983">What we offer</h3> <ul data-start="2984" data-end="3648"> <li data-start="2984" data-end="3037"> <p data-start="2986" data-end="3037">Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career</p> </li> <li data-start="3038" data-end="3165"> <p data-start="3040" data-end="3165">Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching</p> </li> <li data-start="3166" data-end="3276"> <p data-start="3168" data-end="3276">Best-in-class benefits including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents</p> </li> <li data-start="3277" data-end="3376"> <p data-start="3279" data-end="3376">Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more</p> </li> <li data-start="3377" data-end="3469"> <p data-start="3379" data-end="3469">Employer-paid life &amp; disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health support</p> </li> <li data-start="3470" data-end="3554"> <p data-start="3472" data-end="3554">Generous time off including company holidays, PTO, sick time, and parental leave</p> </li> <li data-start="3555" data-end="3648"> <p data-start="3557" data-end="3648">Exceptional office experience with catered meals, stocked kitchens, and commuter benefits</p> </li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><strong>In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.</strong></p> <p>Base pay for the successful ap