Robinhood

Senior Software Developer, Backend

Robinhood • $166K — $195K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • 3+ years designing and building large-scale, distributed, low-latency systems
  • Proficient in developing highly concurrent backend systems and intuitive APIs
  • Proven ability to impact long-term systems or team-wide architecture
  • Strong judgment and prioritization skills, with mentoring experience

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable, stable, and maintainable systems and backend components
  • Design, implement, test, and deploy production-ready features
  • Collaborate with frontend and data teams to refine APIs
  • Mentor junior developers and lead complex projects
  • Identify and implement system performance improvements

Benefits

  • Bonus opportunities and equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Inclusive and supportive work environment
  • Accommodations available for applicants with needs
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring processes
Full Job Description
About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world's biggest financial problems. We're looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn't a place for complacency, it's where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We're a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

As a Senior Software Developer on this high-impact team, you'll collaborate across engineering, business, operations, and vendor channels to support critical infrastructure. Most product initiatives begin with us, as we enable reliable, scalable access to financial instrument data across Robinhood! Your work will help drive new feature rollouts and product expansions across multiple lines of business!

The WonderFi team including Coinsquare and Bitbuy, is now part of Robinhood and gives the company a direct path into the regulated Canadian crypto market through WonderFi's licenses, platforms, and existing customer base. As part of the transition, Robinhood is gradually migrating eligible WonderFi customers onto the Robinhood Canada platform, with Bitbuy and Coinsquare accounts moving to read-only mode after migration while customers retain access to past transactions and tax documents for a period of time.

These roles are based in our Toronto, ON, Canadaoffice, with hybrid attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

What you'll do
• Build scalable systems and backend components, balancing stability, performance, and maintainability
• Design, implement, test, and deploy production-ready features with high correctness and low-latency requirements
• Partner with frontend and data teams to refine APIs used by millions of customers
• Mentor junior developers and technically lead complex projects across teams
• Identify and implement improvements for system performance and team workflows

What you bring
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• 3+ years designing and building large-scale, distributed, low-latency systems
• Proficiency in highly concurrent backend system development and intuitive API design
• Demonstrated ability to deliver long-term impact on systems or team-wide architecture
• Strong judgment and prioritization skills, with the ability to lead initiatives and mentor peers

Our team is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you require a specific accommodation during the application or interview process due to a physical or mental condition, please complete this Applicant Accommodation Form to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation.

AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

Vacancy Notice: This job posting represents an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed.

Base Pay Range:

Toronto, ON

$166,000-$195,000 CAD

Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you're ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

About Robinhood

Robinhood is a financial services company that offers commission-free trading through its website and mobile app. The company was founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Robinhood's mission is to democratize finance for all by making investing accessible to everyone. The company has raised over $5 billion in funding and has over 13 million users. Robinhood has faced criticism for its business model, which relies on selling order flow to market makers, and for its handling of the GameStop trading frenzy in early 2021.
Learn more about Robinhood
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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