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Robinhood

Robinhood

1,001-5,000 employees

Commission-free trading platform for investments

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

CA$124k - CA$145kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Plan

Mid

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Blockchain
REST APIs

You match the following Robinhood's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 3+ years of software engineering experience
  • Solid understanding of relational databases and transactions
  • Good intuition for REST API design
  • Familiarity with blockchain protocols or interest to learn
Responsibilities
  • Building, testing, and releasing product-facing features with stringent correctness and scalability requirements; these features could be related to market data, trading, accounting, authentication, or security.
  • Designing a solution with other engineers and the ops team to fix a scalability problem and then implement it
  • Working with our frontend team to fine tune our REST API
  • Collaborating with our data team to support millions of customers
Desired Qualifications
  • Intimate familiarity of Python/Django or Go

Robinhood offers a platform for trading stocks, options, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, aiming to make investing accessible and affordable for everyone. The platform features commission-free trading and allows users to buy fractional shares, making it easier for individuals to invest with smaller amounts of money. Unlike traditional brokerage firms, Robinhood generates revenue through premium subscriptions and interest on uninvested cash, while also providing access to IPOs for retail investors. The company's goal is to democratize investing and empower a broader audience to participate in the financial markets.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$5.4B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into futures trading attracts retail investors seeking diversified opportunities.
  • Robinhood Crypto's launch in Spain taps into the European market, boosting user base.
  • Staking services in Spain enhance user engagement and retention through additional rewards.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in commission-free trading could erode Robinhood's market share.
  • Futures trading expansion may lead to higher regulatory scrutiny and compliance costs.
  • International expansion faces challenges from differing regulations and cultural barriers.

What makes Robinhood unique

  • Robinhood offers commission-free trading, attracting cost-conscious investors.
  • The platform provides fractional shares, enabling investment in expensive stocks with minimal funds.
  • Robinhood's IPO access feature democratizes early investment opportunities for retail investors.

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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