Engineering Manager

<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><h2><strong>About the team + role&nbsp;</strong></h2> <p>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>The Robinhood <strong>Social team</strong> is building Robinhood's social trading platform — a feed-based experience where traders share insights, follow one another, and discover market-moving information in real time. The product is currently in beta, making this a rare ground up opportunity to shape the future of social experiences at Robinhood from the ground up. You'll work closely with product, design, data, machine learning, and safety teams to build reliable, scalable systems that support high-volume content, user interactions, and personalized discovery.</p> <p>As an <strong>Engineering Manager</strong> for the Social team, you will lead a group of engineers building core social trading features. You will set technical direction, drive execution against product goals, and ensure systems meet reliability and performance standards. You will partner cross-functionally to define priorities, translate product needs into technical plans, and deliver end product. You will also grow engineers through feedback, goal-setting, and career planning.</p> <p><strong>This role is based in our New York, NY office, with in-person attendance expected&nbsp; 5 days per week.</strong></p> <h2><strong>What you'll do</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Lead a team building and scaling social interactions, content feeds, and user discovery features</li> <li>Set and communicate clear technical direction aligned with product strategy, holding a high bar for quality, performance, and maintainability</li> <li>Partner cross-functionally with design, product, data, machine learning, and safety teams to shape the social experience</li> <li>Drive architectural decisions and foster a culture of high-quality code and strong engineering processes</li> <li>Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment where engineers across levels can grow, take ownership, and do their best work</li> <li>Support engineers through hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, and career development</li> </ul> <h2><strong>What you bring</strong></h2> <ul> <li>7+ years of professional software engineering experience</li> <li>2+ years of engineering management experience leading product-focused engineering teams</li> <li>Strong foundation in building consumer-facing products at scale, with experience working through the stack</li> <li>Deep understanding of web architecture and best practices for building modular, scalable systems within large, evolving codebases</li> <li>Experience building and operating distributed systems that handle high traffic or real-time data</li> <li>Proven ability to grow engineers across levels through mentorship, feedback, and clear expectations</li> <li>An execution-focused mindset, capable of navigating ambiguity and delivering results</li> <li>Clear communication with both technical and non-technical partners</li> </ul> <p data-start="3021" data-end="3050"><strong data-start="3021" data-end="3048">Leadership expectations</strong></p> <p data-start="3052" data-end="3164">Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:</p> <ul> <li data-start="3166" data-end="3331">Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.</li> <li data-start="3333" data-end="3492">