Staff Software Engineer, Crypto Custody

About the team + role

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.

The Crypto Custody team’s mission is to build a world-class custody platform that supports both custodial and non-custodial blockchain products with exceptional security and reliability. We are responsible for Robinhood’s core crypto custody infrastructure, and our work directly supports new products, assets, and global expansion efforts!

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.

This role is based in our New York, NY office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

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.

What you’ll do

• Own and scale Robinhood’s custodial and non-custodial programs, building secure infrastructure for new assets, products, and markets

• Drive reliability, scalability, and automation across all custody operations, transforming manual processes into resilient, policy-driven systems

• Design and implement robust custody services including transaction signing, policy enforcement, reconciliation, and monitoring

• Partner cross-functionally with infrastructure, security, compliance, finance, and risk teams to execute secure and compliant custody operations

• Lead secure key ceremonies and physical custody processes with the highest standards of precision and audit readiness

What you bring

• 10+ years of experience building and scaling blockchain custody systems in regulated environments

• Proficiency in Python and/or Go with strong understanding of cloud-native architectures (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes)

• Deep familiarity with multisignature and MPC custody systems, including practical experience with HSMs and custody vendors

• In-depth knowledge of blockchain protocols including UTXO-based (e.g., Bitcoin) and account-based (e.g., Ethereum, Solana) models

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a documentation-first, security-conscious approach

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career

• Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching

• Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 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, and mental health support

• 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