Software Developer, Robinhood
Experimentation
CA$119-140k
+ Bonus + Equity
Commission-free stock trading platform
Open for applications
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
CA$119-140k
+ Bonus + Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years of software engineering experience
- You have experience and knowledge on building large scale distributed systems & infrastructure
- Experience working with Bazel, Kubernetes, AWS, Kafka, Postgres, Airflow and Presto
- Bonus Points: Experience working with data scientists and translating sophisticated data science models into production-level code
- Bonus Points: Experience with A/B testing, hypothesis testing, and satistical analysis
What the job involves
- Robinhood has an expansive experimentation platform, Kaizen, and SerVars, our Dynamic Configuration platform
- We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to help us grow from our current walk stage of the offerings to aspirational leap/fly stages
- Build and own core features of some of Robinhood's most heavily trafficked services!
- Craft large scale systems within a team, making the right tradeoffs for risk and long-term maintainability
- Work with multi-functional teams to understand their needs and build systems that help us reach company wide goals to improve bottom line metrics such as revenue, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
- Be a champion for engineering excellence, improve operational efficiency of the team and drive these initiatives across the organization
- Mentor both formally and informally developers and data scientists at Robinhood, define and formalize the architecture design process and guide the overall architectural direction
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
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
39% female employees
-23% employee growth in 12 months
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 values
- Safety First: Robinhood is a safety-first company
- Participation is Power: At Robinhood, the rich don’t get a better deal
- Radical Customer Focus: We exist to make our customers happy
- First-Principles Thinking: We make bold bets and challenge the status quo
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Articles
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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