Full-Time

Senior Software Developer

Backend

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Robinhood

Robinhood

1,001-5,000 employees

Commission-free trading platform for investments

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

CA$140k - CA$165kAnnually

+ Bonus Plan + Equity Plan

Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
REST APIs
Requirements
  • 5+ years of software development experience.
  • 3+ years experience writing low latency, large scale distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with writing highly concurrent systems and good intuition for REST API design.
  • Proven experience working on large projects with long-term impact on a single system or team.
  • Strong technical grasp with excellent judgment on task prioritizations.
  • Ability to solve complex engineering problems that deliver results aligned with team objectives.
  • Ability to mentor junior developers and lead the team technically on new initiatives and system improvements.
Responsibilities
  • Build scalable systems and components, making the right tradeoffs to account for stability and long-term maintainability.
  • Design, write, test, and release product-facing features with stringent correctness and scalability requirements.
  • Collaborate with our frontend and data teams to fine tune our REST APIs supporting millions of customers.
  • Mentor junior developers on the team and lead project of large complexity.
  • Identify opportunities to improve system performance, team productivity and reduce risk.

Robinhood offers a platform for trading stocks, options, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, aiming to make investing accessible and affordable for everyone. The company allows commission-free trading and offers fractional shares, enabling users to invest in expensive stocks with as little as $1. Unlike traditional brokerages, Robinhood also provides IPO access to individual investors, which is usually reserved for institutional clients. The goal of Robinhood is to democratize finance and empower a broader audience to participate in investing.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$5.4B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Robinhood's stock price surged 180% due to profitability and innovative product releases.
  • Expansion into Asia with a Singapore HQ in 2025 could significantly grow its user base.
  • The introduction of an IRA with a match could attract long-term investors seeking retirement options.

What critics are saying

  • Expansion into Asia may face regulatory challenges and local competition.
  • The IRA match program could strain financial resources if not managed properly.
  • Volatility in the crypto market could impact Robinhood's cryptocurrency trading services.

What makes Robinhood unique

  • Robinhood offers commission-free trading, making investing accessible to a broader audience.
  • The platform provides fractional shares, allowing investments in expensive stocks with minimal funds.
  • Robinhood democratizes IPO access, enabling users to buy shares before public trading.

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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