Software Engineer, Cloud Engineering

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 Bitstamp Cloud Engineering team is responsible for designing, maintaining, and scaling the AWS infrastructure that powers our global crypto exchange. As part of the Robinhood family, we are aligning our systems to support global expansion while maintaining the stability and reliability our institutional customers depend on. The team partners closely with Security, Data, Product Engineering, and Platform teams to ensure our infrastructure supports secure trading, high availability, and regulatory requirements. We value practical solutions, operational rigor, and steady progress toward automation and long-term scalability!

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be an established individual contributor responsible for the reliability, scalability, and modernization of our AWS environment. You will manage core compute and database infrastructure while contributing to projects that align Bitstamp’s systems with Robinhood’s broader platform architecture. This role balances hands-on operational support with forward-looking automation work, reducing manual effort and improving system resilience. Your work will directly support high-volume trading systems and ensure our platform performs consistently as we scale globally!

This role is based in our Ljubljana office(s), 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.

Applications for this role will be accepted through April 27th, 2026

Requires participation in an on-call rotation to support business needs.

What you’ll do

● You manage and troubleshoot AWS services including EC2, ECS, Aurora, and DynamoDB to ensure high availability and performance.
● You contribute to infrastructure projects that align Bitstamp systems with Robinhood’s global platform architecture and shared services.
● You identify manual operational processes and implement automation using infrastructure-as-code and workflow tooling.
● You monitor database and compute capacity, adjusting configurations to support platform growth and transaction volume.
● You participate in the on-call rotation, diagnosing and resolving production issues to maintain 24/7 system stability.

What you bring

● You have 2–3+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering within AWS environments.
● You have practical experience with EC2, ECS, and database technologies such as Aurora and DynamoDB.
● You use structured troubleshooting methods and data analysis to resolve moderately complex infrastructure issues.
● You are comfortable balancing operational responsibilities with incremental automation improvements.
● You communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with engineering and platform teams.

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career


• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact and bonus programs


• Top tier benefits to fuel your work, including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs


• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible employer-paid benefits spending account expenses beyond traditional benefits such as wellness, childcare, learning, and more.


• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, and more!


• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.


• Monthly commuter stipend to help offset in-office commuting costs