Staff Software Engineer, Crypto Custody
RobinhoodMenlo Park, CA; New York, NYPosted 21 January 2026
Job Description
<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><p data-start="5" data-end="30"><strong data-start="5" data-end="30">About the team + role</strong></p>
<p data-start="32" data-end="474">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="476" data-end="816">The <em class="Highlight htb52ac716-f43b-4584-8621-e003c259ff4f">Crypto</em> Custody team’s mission is to build a world-class custody platform that supports both custodial and non-custodial <em class="Highlight htb52ac716-f43b-4584-8621-e003c259ff4f">blockchain</em> products with exceptional security and reliability. We are responsible for Robinhood’s core <em class="Highlight htb52ac716-f43b-4584-8621-e003c259ff4f">crypto</em> custody infrastructure, and our work directly supports new products, assets, and global expansion efforts!</p>
<p data-start="818" data-end="1194">As a Staff Engineer, you will architect and scale secure systems for digital asset custody, transforming manual operations into automated, policy-driven infrastructure. You’ll lead high-stakes custody initiatives, drive system-wide reliability and compliance, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the secure handling of digital assets at scale.</p>
<p data-start="1196" data-end="1303">This role is based in our New York, NY office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.</p>
<p data-start="1305" data-end="1531">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>
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<p data-start="1538" data-end="1556"><strong data-start="1538" data-end="1556">What you’ll do</strong></p>
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<p data-start="1560" data-end="1694">Own and scale Robinhood’s custodial and non-custodial programs, building secure infrastructure for new assets, products, and markets</p>
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<p data-start="1697" data-end="1844">Drive reliability, scalability, and automation across all custody operations, transforming manual processes into resilient, policy-driven systems</p>
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<p data-start="1847" data-end="1975">Design and implement robust custody services including transaction signing, policy enforcement, reconcili ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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