Robinhood

Robinhood

Senior Software Developer, Backend

Toronto, Canada · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$166k-$195kDetected 17 days ago
API Development

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • If you're ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Mentor junior developers and technically lead complex projects across teams
  • Identify and implement improvements for system performance and team workflows
  • 3+ years designing and building large-scale, distributed, low-latency systems
  • 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
  • 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
  • Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process.
  • If our mission energizes you and you're ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • Proficiency in highly concurrent backend system development and intuitive API design

Skills

  • Join us in building the future of finance.
  • An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades.
  • The largest transfer of wealth in human history.
  • About the team + role
  • 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.
  • Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.
  • These roles are based in our Toronto, ON, Canada office, with hybrid attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

Compensation

  • $166,000 - $195,000 CAD
  • In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.
  • The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed.

Benefits

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

Company info

  • Our mission is to democratize finance for all.
  • We're a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do.
  • 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.
  • Partner with frontend and data teams to refine APIs used by millions of customers
  • This job posting represents an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.

Equal opportunity

  • 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.
  • Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws.
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