Applications Developer, Robinhood
Artificial Intelligence
CA$93.5-110k
+ Bonus opportunities + Equity
Commission-free stock trading platform
Open for applications
Commission-free stock trading platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
CA$93.5-110k
+ Bonus opportunities + Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years of experience as an application engineer, systems developer, or software engineer
- Strong proficiency in Python, Go, or JavaScript, with a solid understanding of REST APIs and integration design
- Familiarity with enterprise systems such as LogicGate, Exterro, MCO, Red Oak, Global Relay, or ServiceNow
- Experience working with AI/ML APIs or platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Vertex AI, Anthropic, or Hugging Face)
- Understanding of data privacy, compliance, and secure system design principles
- Resourcefulness, persistence, and a growth mindset—comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Passion for exploring how AI can responsibly transform compliance and legal operations
What the job involves
- The Compliance and Legal Systems (CLS) team’s mission is to leverage technology to help Robinhood comply with all applicable laws and regulations while enabling innovation, automation, and scale
- We build and manage the applications that power compliance, legal, and regulatory operations—improving efficiency through intelligent workflows, resilient integrations, and robust controls
- As an Application Engineer (AI), you’ll develop, enhance, and maintain applications and integrations across our ecosystem—including LogicGate (GRC), Exterro (ediscovery), MyComplianceOffice (MCO), Red Oak (marketing reviews), Global Relay (supervision and retention), and other critical platforms
- You’ll also help define and deploy AI-driven solutions that streamline compliance and legal processes, from automation and content classification to natural language insights and document management
- Design, build, and maintain applications and integrations that improve automation, efficiency, and scalability across the CLS ecosystem
- Develop AI and machine learning solutions to enhance workflows such as issue triage, document analysis, communication review, and regulatory inquiry management
- Partner with Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Engineering teams to identify opportunities for AI-assisted process improvement
- Administer and extend key systems such as LogicGate, Exterro, Global Relay, Red Oak, Contentful, and MCO, ensuring reliability, compliance, and ease of use
- Implement APIs, webhooks, and event-driven integrations to connect CLS systems with internal services such as Slack, Jira, and ServiceNow
- Support initiatives that advance Robinhood’s AI and automation strategy, including prototyping LLM-based agents for internal users
- Develop scripts, utilities, and monitoring to support operations, using Python, Go, or JavaScript
- Drive best practices for system configuration, performance optimization, and governance
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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