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Full-Time

QA Engineer

Posted on 10/23/2024

Robinhood

Robinhood

1,001-5,000 employees

Commission-free trading platform for investments

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$1Hourly

+ Bonus + Equity Plan

Entry, Junior, Mid

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
QA & Testing
Automation Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Python
Espresso
JIRA
iOS/Swift
Requirements
  • Strong quality sense and experience working closely with mobile and web client development teams
  • Excellent communication skills and passion for tough technical problems
  • Attention to detail and voice of customer experience
  • Experience automating end to end UI tests for mobile and web apps
  • Experience in championing customer feedback post-launch and bringing it to the attention of relevant teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or in related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Familiarity with consumer centric Mobile and Web app testing
  • Product intuition and user empathy
  • Experience ensuring a consistent user experience across different platforms
  • Familiarity with bug reporting systems like Jira and test case management tools like TestRail
  • Self-drive to improve the app experience above and beyond what's outlined in the spec
  • Familiarity with a scripting language like Python, Swift for iOS, Espresso for Android, TestCafe for Web
Responsibilities
  • Owning new feature quality through inception, design feedback, implementation, and launch
  • Defining test strategy and building test plans for new features as well as improvising on existing test plans for feature updates and customer feedback
  • Contributing towards E2E Test Automation Framework by automating P0 test cases
  • Collaborating with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, Product Designers, Backend Engineers, Frontend Engineers and Customer Support

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