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Full-Time

Software Developer

Data Engineering

Updated on 10/22/2024

Robinhood

Robinhood

1,001-5,000 employees

Commission-free trading platform for investments

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$119k - $140kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Plan

Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Airflow
Apache Spark
SQL
Tableau
Hadoop
Requirements
  • CS background or any other relevant fields of study.
  • Strong product mindset
  • 4+ years of experience and a Bachelors degree or 2+ years and a Masters degree
  • Experience building high-quality data solutions
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Expertise building data pipelines using open source frameworks (Hadoop, Spark, etc)
  • Expertise in one or more programming languages (ideally Python).
  • Strong SQL (Presto, Spark SQL, etc) skills.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools (Looker, Tableau, etc).
  • Great communication skills and ability to democratize data through actionable insights and solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Help define and build key datasets across all Robinhood product areas. Lead the evolution of these datasets as use cases grow.
  • Build scalable data pipelines using Python, Spark and Airflow to move data from different applications into our data lake.
  • Partner with upstream engineering teams to enhance data generation patterns.
  • Partner with data consumers across Robinhood to understand consumption patterns and design intuitive data models.
  • Ideate and contribute to shared data engineering tooling and standards.
  • Define and promote data engineering best practices across the company.

Robinhood offers a platform for trading stocks, options, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, aiming to make investing accessible and affordable for everyone. Users can trade without paying traditional fees and can invest in fractional shares, allowing them to buy portions of expensive stocks. The company generates revenue through a premium subscription service, interest on uninvested cash, and rebates from trading venues. Robinhood's goal is to empower individuals to take control of their financial futures with a user-friendly trading experience.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$7.4B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Robinhood's expansion into new markets like Hawaii and U.S. territories indicates strong growth potential and increased user base.
  • The acquisition of Pluto and integration of AI capabilities can provide users with advanced, personalized investment insights, enhancing user experience and retention.
  • Offering IPO access democratizes investment opportunities, allowing retail investors to participate in early-stage investments traditionally reserved for institutional investors.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive fintech market means Robinhood must continuously innovate to maintain its edge over rivals like E*TRADE and Charles Schwab.
  • Regulatory scrutiny and changes, such as those seen in Hawaii, can impact Robinhood's operations and expansion plans.

What makes Robinhood unique

  • Robinhood's commission-free trading model disrupts traditional brokerage firms by eliminating fees, making investing accessible to a broader audience.
  • The introduction of fractional shares allows users to invest in high-value stocks with minimal capital, a feature not commonly offered by traditional brokers.
  • Robinhood's recent acquisition of Pluto enhances its platform with AI-driven personalized investment strategies, setting it apart from competitors.

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Benefits

Well-being - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance

Family & home life - Parental leave, personal prosperity benefits

Comfort & care - Flexible work from home / office balance, health & wellness stipend

Office life - Catered meals and fully stocked kitchen, commuter benefits

Growth - Education and training, community events, career mentorships