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Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Compute Infrastructure Management

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Robinhood

Robinhood

1,001-5,000 employees

Commission-free trading platform for investments

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$170k - $200kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Plan

Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
Engineering Management
Systems Engineering Management
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Requirements
  • Proven understanding of compute and infrastructure, with a focus on EC2, Kubernetes, scalability, security, and reliability of those systems.
  • You have built and developed an impactful team of passionate engineers within a high scale focused environment.
  • Exposure leading large impact infrastructure initiatives, delivering exceptional software and delighting your users.
  • Passion in mentoring junior engineers and improving the engineering craftsmanship!
Responsibilities
  • Lead the team’s execution including implementing appropriate processes, establishing a high standard of performance, managing risks and resource allocation.
  • Lead architecture design sessions in tandem with your technical lead, to facilitate your team to design large scale systems making the right tradeoffs for risk and long-term maintainability.
  • Champion and guide the team to keep a focus on software engineering craftsmanship; testing, static analysis, continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.
  • Manage, grow and develop a team of inspired and hardworking engineers who have high expectations of themselves and their teammates to chip in to ensuring Robinhood's success.
  • Work with cross-functional business partners within product, analytics, and engineering leaders to collaborate, plan, and execute on a roadmap for the Compute Infrastructure Management (CIM) team, the rest of the Software Platform engineering team and with the larger infrastructure organization.

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

2%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

4%
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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