Staff Software Developer, Robinhood

Backend Platform

CA$179-210k

This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan.

Senior and Expert level

Toronto

Commission-free stock trading platform

Be an early applicant

Commission-free stock trading platform

1001+ employees

FintechB2CCryptocurrencyMarketplaceTrading

Be an early applicant

CA$179-210k

This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan.

Senior and Expert level

Toronto

1001+ employees

FintechB2CCryptocurrencyMarketplaceTrading

Company mission

To democratize finance for all.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Experience in leading engineering teams in solving sophisticated problems
A strong backend engineering technical background
Strong communication skills; clarity of thought
Strong partnership building skills

What the job involves

The Backend Platform team's mission is to enable fast, safe, and delightful backend development at scale
We are hiring a Staff Software Developer, with proven experience in the infrastructure domain to join the team and help bring that vision to a reality
Build frameworks and tools to empower delightful and productive workflows
Develop on reliable, scalable platforms and client libraries for Robinhood backend services
Manage dependencies and builds for backend ecosystems
Support engineers in their professional growth with clear feedback and grow engineering leaders
Ensure high technical standards by instituting processes (design reviews, testing) and culture (engineering excellence)
Build partnerships and collaborate across organizations to drive execution efficiently
Prioritize and implement impactful initiatives to empower Robinhood's 500+ backend engineers

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

Top investors

39% female employees

-23% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.4)

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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