Senior Staff Software Developer, Robinhood
CA$213-250k
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits
Commission-free stock trading platform
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Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
CA$213-250k
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in a Staff or Senior Staff role
- Proven track record in technical leadership, system design, and architecture at scale
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional engineering initiatives and shipping platform-wide improvements
- Experience with cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes, AWS, gRPC, and related tools
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and align diverse technical stakeholders
- Hands-on experience with observability, compute, storage, and provisioning platforms; prior experience in infrastructure or platform engineering preferred
What the job involves
- The Software Platform (SP) team builds the foundational infrastructure and developer platforms that power all of Robinhood’s products
- Our mission is to increase developer velocity and ensure system reliability at scale by delivering robust, scalable, and secure systems
- The SP organization is composed of five core teams—Networking, Observability, Compute, Provisioning, and Storage—that work together to provide seamless, high-performance infrastructure and tools for the entire engineering organization
- As Senior Staff Software Developer, you’ll serve as the senior-most individual contributor for the Software Platform organization in Toronto, acting as a technical leader across all five SP teams
- You’ll own roadmapping, architecture, and drive technical strategy for foundational systems, collaborating closely with stakeholders across Infra to solve the most critical challenges in scalability, reliability, and developer efficiency!
- 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
- Lead architecture, strategy, and technical direction across SP teams, driving end-to-end system design and alignment
- Build scalable, reliable infrastructure systems
- Collaborate with engineering leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to solve technical challenges and define best practices
- Act as a mentor and technical leader, sharing expertise and fostering growth across teams
- Own roadmapping and delivery of critical platform initiatives, including service mesh implementation and infrastructure modernization
Our take
For years, traditional brokers ruled the share trading realm, charging hefty fees that locked out everyday investors. Robinhood emerged as a disruptor, offering commission-free trading and opening the door to a new generation. Its innovative model thrives on premium features like increased buying power and extended trading hours, attracting a younger audience drawn to meme stocks like AMC and GameStop.
But Robinhood's not just about quick thrills. The company claims its mission lies in catering to "the unmet needs of the next generation," evidenced by its "Robinhood Retirement" launch, targeting gig-economy workers often excluded from financial planning. This commitment to accessibility aligns with its core values.
However, 2023 brought unexpected turbulence, as Robinhood became entangled in the FTX cryptocurrency exchange bankruptcy scandal when it emerged that the US Department of Justice seized hundreds of millions of dollars of the company's shares tied to FTX founder Bankman-Fried. Despite these challenges, Robinhood successfully bought back the missing stock, and its impact on democratizing finance remains undeniable.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 13 rounds)
Feb 2021
$2.4bn
CONVERTIBLE
Jan 2021
$1bn
LATE VC
Total funding: $5.6bn
Company benefits
- Well-being - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Family & home life - Parental leave, personal prosperity benefits
- Comfort & care - Annual lifestyle stipend
- Office life - Catered meals and fully stocked kitchen, commuter benefits
- Growth - Education and training, community events, career mentorships
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Leadership
Vlad Tenev
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics at Stanford University, where they met their fellow co-founder. Dropped out of a PhD to start Robinhood.
Baiju B.
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics and Physics at Stanford University, where they met their fellow co-founder.
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