Senior Software Engineer, Robinhood

Tokenization

$187-220k

+ Eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. Salary given is for the US and may vary in Canada.

Python

Senior and Expert level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Toronto

Commission-free stock trading platform

Open for applications

Commission-free stock trading platform

1001+ employees

FintechB2CCryptocurrencyMarketplaceTrading

Open for applications

$187-220k

+ Eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. Salary given is for the US and may vary in Canada.

Python

Senior and Expert level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Toronto

1001+ employees

FintechB2CCryptocurrencyMarketplaceTrading

Company mission

To democratize finance for all.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

5+ years of software development experience working in a fast paced environment
3+ years experience writing low latency, large scale distributed systems
Proficiency in Go or Python, with exceptional technical grasp with problem-solving and production debugging skills
Strong ownership and experience building and operating high-scale, distributed systems across the full software lifecycle
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and across engineering teams
Experience mentoring junior developers and leading the team technically on new initiatives and system improvement

What the job involves

As a Senior Software Engineer you will be working with a talented team focused on the tokenization engine and 6 different external teams (trading engine, equity metadata, user portfolio, equity market data, crypto custody)
You'll build scalable systems and components, making the right tradeoffs to account for stability and long-term maintainability
Design, write, test, and release critical technical solutions with high engineering rigor
Collaborate with multi-functional teams and deliver large-scope technical quality projects
Mentor junior developers on the team and lead project of large complexity
Find opportunities to improve system performance, team efficiency, and minimize risks

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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