Staff Software Developer, Robinhood
TestX
CA$179-210k
+ Bonus plan + Equity plan
Commission-free stock trading platform
Job no longer available
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
CA$179-210k
+ Bonus plan + Equity plan
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- You have significant experience building and scaling large infrastructure systems—especially in CI/CD, testing, or staging platforms
- You’re comfortable working in Go, Python, and Kubernetes, and have experience with modern build and deployment systems like Buildkite or Bazel
- You’ve previously led complex technical projects and enjoy mentoring others
- You have experience working in cloud-first environments, especially with AWS and Terraform
- You bring a thoughtful, inclusive, and technically rigorous approach to team leadership
What the job involves
- The TestX team’s mission is to empower Robinhood engineers with fast, scalable, and reliable testing infrastructure. We build centrally-managed platforms that integrate seamlessly with every stage of the development workflow to ensure robust product quality and velocity
- As a Staff Software Developer, you’ll serve as the technical lead for our TestX team. You’ll architect systems that help engineers test at scale, reimagine our staging environments, and improve the reliability of all testing infrastructure across Robinhood! You’ll play a central role in scaling our testing platforms as the company grows
- Lead the architecture and development of critical staging development environments (staging, load and fault, and other testing environments) used by hundreds of Robinhood engineers
- Own scalable systems for integration testing, load testing, and continuous delivery across our platform
- Build and maintain core technologies using Go, Python, React, Kubernetes, Buildkite, and AWS
- Collaborate closely with engineering, QA/QE, infrastructure, and product teams to align testing platforms with company-wide initiatives
- Mentor developers and set technical direction to help scale the Toronto TestX team
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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