Staff Software Developer, Robinhood
DevX
CA$179-210k
+ Equity and bonus opportunities
Commission-free stock trading platform
Open for applications
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
CA$179-210k
+ Equity and bonus opportunities
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- Phenomenal problem solving skills with ability to dive into and navigate existing systems with a pragmatic approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to develop cross-team partnerships
- Strong coding skills with proficiency in programming languages such as Go or Python
- You have prior experience in at least one of the following fields: Developer Experience, Developer Infrastructure, CI/CD
What the job involves
- The Developer Experience team's mission is to create best-in-class tools, systems, and workflows that enable engineers to build, test, and ship software with speed and confidence
- We are hiring a Staff Software Developer with deep experience in developer infrastructure and tooling to help accelerate this mission
- You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the platforms and practices that power engineering efficiency at Robinhood
- Drive advancements in Continuous Integration and Delivery
- Ensure reliability, scalability, and efficiency across modern build systems (e.g., Bazel, Buck) and a monorepo environment
- Develop and evolve developer tooling, including support for remote development environments
- Support engineers in their professional growth with clear feedback
- 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 high-impact initiatives to empower Robinhood's engineering organization
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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