Software Developer, Robinhood

Crypto

CA$119-140k

+ Bonus + Equity

Python
Django
Redis
Go
Postgres
REST API
DynamoDB
Mid and Senior level
Toronto
Robinhood

Commission-free stock trading platform

Open for applications

Robinhood

Commission-free stock trading platform

1001+ employees

FintechB2CCryptocurrencyMarketplaceTrading

Open for applications

CA$119-140k

+ Bonus + Equity

Python
Django
Redis
Go
Postgres
REST API
DynamoDB
Mid and Senior level
Toronto

1001+ employees

FintechB2CCryptocurrencyMarketplaceTrading

Company mission

To democratize finance for all.

Role

Who you are

  • 3+ years experience writing low latency, large scale distributed systems
  • Familiarity with writing highly concurrent systems and good intuition for REST API design
  • Proven experience working on large projects with long-term impact on a single system or team
  • Strong technical grasp with excellent judgment on task prioritizations
  • Ability to solve complex engineering problems that deliver results aligned with team objectives
  • Ability to mentor junior developers and lead the team technically on new initiatives and system improvements

Desirable

  • Experience with trading and/or crypto software

What the job involves

  • Join the Crypto Pro Trading team and help us build the world's leading crypto trading platform to democratize crypto for all.
  • As a Software Engineer, you will develop and maintain backend features and tools that are essential for our professional crypto traders and will directly impact our products, platforms, and operations in the US and EU.
  • Your work will accelerate our growth and have a powerful impact on our trading services and offerings
  • Technologies we use
  • Python/Django, Go as the main languages and frameworks of choice
  • PostgreSQL as our primary data store, DynamoDB as a second store
  • Redis and Memcached as our caching layer

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Insights

Top investors

39% female employees

-23% employee growth in 12 months

Company

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

Funding (last 2 of 13 rounds)

Feb 2021

$2.4bn

CONVERTIBLE

Jan 2021

$1bn

LATE VC

Total funding: $5.6bn

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.

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