Full-Time

QA Engineer

Posted on 8/15/2024

Robinhood

Robinhood

1,001-5,000 employees

Commission-free trading platform for investments

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

CA$80.8k - CA$95kAnnually

+ Bonus Plan + Equity Plan

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 brokerage fees and can invest in fractional shares, allowing them to buy portions of expensive stocks. Unlike its competitors, Robinhood provides unique features like IPO access and a premium subscription service called Robinhood Gold for advanced trading. The company's goal is to democratize finance and empower individuals to take control of their investments.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$5.4B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Robinhood's UK platform launch in 2024 marks a significant step towards global expansion.
  • The introduction of Tax Lots aids users in managing tax liabilities, enhancing user satisfaction.
  • Robinhood's IRA offering with a match could attract long-term investors and increase subscriptions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in commission-free trading could erode Robinhood's market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny over payment for order flow may impact Robinhood's profitability.
  • Volatility in cryptocurrency markets poses a risk to Robinhood's crypto trading revenue.

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 capital.
  • Robinhood's IPO access feature democratizes early investment opportunities traditionally reserved for institutions.

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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

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