Senior Software Engineer, Storage Platform

The Storage Platform team builds and operates the platform that powers database access across Robinhood. We own relational (Postgres/Aurora), key-value (DynamoDB), and caching systems, along with the SDKs, control plane automation, and data plane services that enable safe and reliable access at scale. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will build and improve core infrastructure used by many engineering teams, with a focus on reliability, performance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Build and ship services that improve database reliability and performance, including connection pooling, query routing, and database access patterns; Implement automation that reduces manual work for operating databases and caching clusters at scale (provisioning, configuration changes, backups, and routine operations); Improve observability for storage systems by adding metrics, logs, and alerts that help detect issues early and speed up incident response; Diagnose and resolve production issues across storage infrastructure, including latency regressions, capacity constraints, and availability events; Contribute to engineering standards for secure database connectivity (for example, encryption-in-transit) and safe usage guardrails

Requirements

Strong experience building and operating backend or infrastructure systems in production environments; Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL and relational database concepts (schema design, indexing, query performance, replication fundamentals); Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Go or Rust, with the ability to learn existing codebases quickly; Experience with cloud infrastructure and containers (AWS and Kubernetes preferred), plus hands-on operational skills (on-call, incident response, and post-incident follow-ups); Familiarity with system observability practices and performance measurement (metrics, dashboards, logs, and tracing)

Nice to have

AWS; Kubernetes

Benefits

Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact; bonus programs; equity ownership; 401(k) matching; 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; 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; bonus opportunities; equity; benefits