Job Application for Senior Software Developer, Backend Platform at Robinhood

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

The Backend Platform team's mission is to enable fast, safe, and delightful backend development at scale.

As a Senior Software Engineer on Backend Platform, you will own impactful projects, accelerate developer velocity of all backend engineers at the company, and be responsible for setting the holistic direction of backend engineering at Robinhood.

What you’ll do

Develop on reliable, scalable platforms and client libraries for Robinhood backend services.
Manage dependencies and builds for backend ecosystems.
Build frameworks and tools to empower delightful and productive workflows.
Drive major migrations that improve the health and sustainability of our service codebases.

What you bring

5+ years of software development experience.
Proven experience working on large projects with long-term impact on a single system or team.
Strong technical grasp with excellent judgment on task prioritization.
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.
High credibility about technical standards and sustainable evolution of a sophisticated codebase.
Prioritize and implement impactful initiatives to empower Robinhood's 500+ backend engineers.

Our team is here to enable an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you need additional assistance throughout the interview process related to a physical or mental condition, or if there is something our team can do to enable a more accessible experience at any time, please notify our team by completing this Applicant Accommodation Form.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed.

Base Pay Range:

Toronto, ON

$145,000 - $170,000 CAD

Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.

Create a Job Alert

Interested in building your career at Robinhood? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Location (City)

Resume/CV

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Cover Letter

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

LinkedIn Profile

Website

How did you hear about this job?

Have you used Robinhood?

Select...

Have you ever worked for Robinhood as an employee, intern or contractor? Note that providing false or misleading information may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Select...

Do you have the unrestricted right to work in the country where this role is located?

Select...

What is your preferred office location?

Select...

Please review and acknowledge the specific Robinhood Applicant Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.

Select...

Robinhood - Applicant Privacy Policy

Do you have: a) any Personal/Familial Relationships (current Robinhood employees or employees of Robinhood’s vendors); b) any Outside Business Activities that you wish to continue; c) any investment that is greater than 5% of the outstanding shares of a publicly-traded company; d) any investment in a private company that has a business relationship or that is a current competitor of Robinhood; or e) any Intellectual Property Ownership (patents, trademarks, copyrights) that you wish to retain and/or create/develop while at Robinhood?

Select...

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide additional information here:

Robinhood adheres to applicable laws and regulations in relation to government officials given inherent bribery and/or corruption risk. A government official is any person that performs a public function on any level or acts in any official capacity on behalf of a government or government owned entity. a) Do you currently hold or have you held, within the last 5 years, a position as a government official? b) Have you been referred or recommended for this position by a government official? c) Are you related to or have a close personal relationship with a government official?

Select...

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide additional information here:

Senior Software Developer, Backend Platform

Join us in building the future of finance.

About the team + role

What you’ll do

What you bring

Apply for this job