Staff Workday Engineer
Company: Robinhood
Location: Menlo Park
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to
democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets
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. 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 People Systems team builds and
maintains secure, scalable HR technology that supports employees
across the company. The team partners closely with People
Operations, Compensation, Payroll, Finance and Corporate
Engineering to deliver reliable systems and improve how employees
experience internal tools. The focus is on improving system
performance, enabling new capabilities, and supporting company
growth through thoughtful system design. This team plays a key role
in supporting acquisitions and expanding global workforce
operations! As a Staff Workday Engineer, you will design,
configure, and improve Workday solutions across HCM, Compensation,
Benefits, and Payroll. You will partner directly with People and
business teams to translate requirements into system
configurations, reports, and integrations. This role contributes to
both ongoing system improvements and major initiatives such as
acquisitions and new feature development. You will also support the
evaluation and implementation of AI-based capabilities within HR
systems to improve efficiency and decision-making. This role is
based in our Menlo Park, CA 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 Drive the design, configuration, and continuous
improvement of Workday modules including HCM, Compensation,
Payroll, Benefits, and act as the subject matter expert Architect,
build, and optimize scalable Workday integrations, custom reports,
and advanced security models with a constant focus on reliability,
resilience and scalability Partner with People Operations,
Compensation, Payroll, and Engineering teams to deliver system
enhancements, process automations and resolve issues Support
mergers and acquisitions and Internationalization efforts by
driving onboarding workflows, data migration activities and
aligning systems with company standards Contribute to the
development of AI-enabled solutions within HR systems to improve
workflows and reporting What you bring You have 6 years of
experience working with Workday, including configuration across
HCM, Compensation, Payroll and Benefits, with a proven track record
of architectural and design leadership You have experience building
and maintaining Workday reports, integrations, and security models
You are familiar with Payroll and Finance processes and how they
connect to HR systems You have hands-on experience using Workday
Studio, custom integration patterns using APIs (SOAP/REST/WQL);
experience with Workday Extend, Orchestrations and Prism is a plus
Demonstrated ability to leverage modern AI tools (e.g., Claude
Code, ChatGPT, enterprise AI assistants) to accelerate your own
engineering workflows, coupled with a track record of building
AI-enabled automations is a massive plus You can translate business
requirements into system solutions and communicate clearly with
technical and non-technical partners 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 benefits. 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. In addition to the base pay
range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus
opportunities equity benefits. Base pay for the successful
applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which
may include education, training, experience, location, business
needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role
is based on the location where the work will be performed and is
aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not
listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during
the interview process. Base Pay Range: Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New
York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC) $187,000 - $220,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL) $165,000 - $194,000
USD Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$146,000 - $172,000 USD Click here to learn more about our Total
Rewards, which vary by region and entity. If our mission energizes
you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look
forward to seeing your application. 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. Please review the for your country
of application.
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