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><div class="markdown-document">
<h2><span data-markdown-start-index="3">About the team + role</span></h2>
<p><span data-markdown-start-index="25">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. </span><span data-markdown-start-index="451">Expectations are high, and so are the rewards. </span></p>
<p><span data-markdown-start-index="524">The AI Research &amp; Development team is at the forefront of transforming Robinhood into a personalized, AI-native financial platform. We build and scale the applied machine learning systems that power Robinhood’s core product surfaces to ensure every user discovers the most relevant tools for their financial journey. Our work is mission-critical; we develop the foundation models that protect our users through advanced risk modeling and drive the company’s top priority of hyper-personalization. </span><span data-markdown-start-index="1055">We are dedicated to creating state-of-the-art AI systems to provide bespoke and high-trust financial experiences for our users! </span></p>
<p><span data-markdown-start-index="1205">As the Senior Engineering Manager, AI R&amp;D, you will lead a highly technical organization responsible for the full lifecycle of applied machine learning across a variety of business applications. This is a high-impact applied ML leadership role where you will lead a team responsible for personalization and risk models that directly affect millions of users’ financial outcomes. You will oversee the development of advanced modeling frameworks, foundation models, and transformer-based architecture designed to capture complex signals and drive intelligent predictions at scale. The work sits at the intersection of large-scale systems and high-stakes decisioning, where model quality directly translates to user trust and financial impact. </span><span data-markdown-start-index="1978">This role requires an exceptional leader with a deep background in machine learning and a track record of guiding teams through the development of sophisticated architectures to deliver measurable product impact while maintaining the high standards of performance and security required for a large scale financial platform. </span></p>
<p><span data-markdown-start-index="2356">This role is based in our <strong>Menlo Park, CA or Bellevue, WA</strong> office, with in-person attendance expected 5 days per week. </span></p>
<p><span data-markdown-start-index="2499">At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. </span><span data-markdown-start-index="2653">Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams. </span></p>
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<h2><span data-markdown-start-index="2789">What you'll do</span></h2>
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<p><span data-markdown-start-index="2837">Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing organization of engineers, managers, and applied ML specialists, providing technical guidance, regular feedback, and support for career growth.</span></p>
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<p><span data-markdown-start-index="3024">Guide model development and evaluation, ensuring AI applications are highly performant, secure, and ready to serve millions of customers.</span></p>
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<p><span data-markdown-start-index="3163">Partner directly with product, design, infrastructure, and other executive leaders to ensure AI platforms meet the complex needs of Robinhood’s diverse business lines.</span></p>
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<p><span data-markdown-start-index="3332">Establish clear engineering processes to ensure reliable delivery, code quality, and system scalability across multiple teams. </span></p>
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<h2><span data-markdown-start-index="3493">What you bring</span></h2>
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<p><span data-markdown-start-index="3541">Proven engineering leadership experience, with a track record of supporting performance, hiring top talent, managing managers, and driving organizational development.</span></p>
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<p><span data-markdown-start-index="3709">Hands-on experience in Applied Machine Learning, specifically with productionizing applications that leverage LLMs and advanced models to build real-world products.</span></p>
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<p><span data-markdown-start-index="3875">Deep understanding of ML infrastructure, platforms, and the complexities of deploying AI safely and securely across an enterprise.</span></p>
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<p><span data-markdown-start-index="4007">An execution-focused approach to translating complex business and product goals into clear technical milestones and organizational strategy. </span></p>
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<h1><span data-markdown-start-index="4181">Leadership Expectations</span></h1>
<p><span data-markdown-start-index="4205">Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. </span><span data-markdown-start-index="4314">Here's what we expect from them:</span></p>
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<p><span data-markdown-start-index="4349">Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.</span></p>
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<p><span data-markdown-start-index="4512">Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.</span></p>
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<p><span data-markdown-start-index="4669">Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity. </span></p>
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<h2><span data-markdown-start-index="4869">What we offer</span></h2>
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<p><span data-markdown-start-index="4916">Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.</span></p>
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<p><span data-markdown-start-index="4968">Performan
