Senior Software Developer, Robinhood
Technical Assurance Platform
CA$145-170k
Commission-free stock trading platform
Open for applications
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
CA$145-170k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- You have a proven track record building internal tools or platforms, especially in observability, service catalog, or incident management domains
- You are proficient in or willing to quickly ramp up on Go and React
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong ownership, architectural vision, and a collaborative, pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Bonus: Experience with tools such as Firehydrant, Firehose, or Backstage
What the job involves
- The Technical Assurance Platform team is on a mission to build the foundational tools that enable Robinhood’s engineers to own, operate, and scale reliable systems
- Based in Toronto, this team creates platforms that serve every developer at Robinhood — from real-time incident management to comprehensive service metadata
- We’re at the beginning the intersection of reliability, infrastructure, and operational excellence — and we’re just getting started
- As a Senior Software Developer, you'll be one of the founding engineers shaping this team’s direction and systems
- You’ll build internal platforms from the ground up such as a full service catalog or reimagining our incident response tooling
- You'll have a direct impact on the tools that drive reliability, quality, and insight across all services at Robinhood
- If you're excited about building systems that engineers love to use, and solving foundational problems at scale, this is your team
- The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment
- Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations
- Lead the core software development of a next-generation service catalog capturing service metadata including ownership, SEV history, cost, risk, and more
- Design, build, and maintain internal full stack platforms, primarily focused on backend development with Go and frontend with React
- Enhance Robinhood’s incident response systems, by continuing to build out our internal software tooling and exploring integrations for the future
- Apply AI/ML techniques to support SEV detection, response automation, and post-incident workflows
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and technical leads in both Toronto and Menlo Park
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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