Engineering Manager, Observability at Robinhood

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 The Observability team at Robinhood is responsible for ensuring engineers across the company can understand, monitor, and improve the health of their systems. This team builds and maintains the foundational platforms that power metrics, logging, tracing, and alerting across all services. By creating reliable and scalable observability systems, the team enables engineers to quickly detect issues, investigate root causes, and maintain system reliability. The work directly supports product stability and developer efficiency across Robinhood’s infrastructure! As an Engineering Manager, Observability, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for building and evolving these critical systems. You will guide technical direction across observability tooling and infrastructure, including metrics pipelines, logging systems, and tracing frameworks. You will partner closely with engineering teams to ensure observability is seamlessly integrated into every service, while also improving system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. This role combines technical leadership with people management, helping your team deliver scalable solutions while growing their skills and impact! The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations. What you’ll do • Lead and support a team of engineers building observability systems, including metrics, logging, tracing, and alerting infrastructure • Guide the design and improvement of data ingestion pipelines and storage systems for high-volume telemetry data • Work with product and infrastructure teams to ensure observability is integrated into new and existing services • Improve system reliability by reducing time to detect and resolve production issues • Manage team priorities, support career development, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality engineering work What you bring • Experience managing engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management • Background in infrastructure, reliability, or observability systems such as metrics, logging, or distributed tracing • Experience working with technologies such as Kubernetes, distributed systems, and cloud-based platforms • Familiarity with tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar monitoring and observability solutions • Ability to understand complex systems and guide technical decisions that improve system performance and reliability Our team is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you require a specific accommodation during the application or interview process due to a physical or mental condition, please complete this Applicant Accommodation Form to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation. AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams. Vacancy Notice: This job posting represents an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill. 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. Base Pay Range: Toronto, ON$200,000—$235,000 CADClick 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 Privacy Policy for your country of application.