Senior Python Engineer

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all - and it has never been more urgent. An estimated $124 trillion in assets is expected to transfer to younger generations over the next two decades. This is the largest wealth shift in human history—and we're building at the center of it.

We're applying frontier technologies to tackle the world's biggest financial problems and give people power to shape their future. To do that we're assembling an elite team: Bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired for urgency and precision.

About the team & role

The Prime team is building the next generation of financial infrastructure for institutional clients — a foundation that supports new financial primitives and unlocks capital efficiency across digital asset markets.

We're developing cutting-edge products such as on-exchange lending, post-trade settlement, and asset financing tools, all built to serve the needs of the world's leading financial institutions.

As a Senior Python Engineer, you'll be at the heart of these systems — designing and delivering the backend services that power these products. You'll work in a high-trust environment where your technical decisions matter and your code touches billions in assets.

What you'll do

• Design, build, and maintain robust backend services using Python and Django.
• Own key components of advanced financial products like institutional lending, post-trade settlement workflows, and asset custody tools.
• Ensure high availability, data integrity, and security across all services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand product needs and translate them into backend solutions.
• Continuously improve systems through monitoring, performance tuning, and iterative refinement.
• Participate in on-call rotations and uphold high reliability standards for institutional customers.

What you bring

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience, with expertise in Python and Django (or similar frameworks).
• Deep knowledge of relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, including query optimization and schema design.
• Strong engineering judgment in building business-critical systems where correctness and resilience are essential.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS, and modern dev workflows.
• Clear communication skills, strong execution focus, and a hands-on attitude toward ownership.

Nice to haves

• Experience building or integrating with financial products such as lending, settlement, custody, or treasury tools.
• Exposure to regulated environments, institutional clients, or B2B fintech platforms.
• Understanding of transaction flows, accounting systems, or compliance controls in financial applications.
• Crypto-savvy or at least crypto-curious — you follow the space, use the products, or are eager to learn more.

We're looking for collaborative, intensely driven people to be part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. Bitstamp by Robinhood is not a place for complacency, it's a place for builders. We're a high-performing, fast moving team, where ethics and making a real impact drive everything we do. 

If our mission energizes you and you're ready to give us all you've got, we look forward to seeing your application.

Bitstamp by Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best.