Software Developer, Robinhood
Crypto Trading
CA$119-140k
+ Bonus + Equity
Commission-free stock trading platform
Job no longer available
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
CA$119-140k
+ Bonus + Equity
1001+ employees
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
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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