Staff Software Developer, Backend Platform

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Toronto, ON
179K-210K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Cryptocurrency
Robinhood's mission is to democratize finance for all.
The Role
The Staff Software Developer leads backend engineering teams, ensures high technical standards, supports professional growth, and implements impactful initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In
Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

With growth as the top priority...

The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

About the team + role

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

We are hiring a Staff Software Developer, with proven experience in the infrastructure domain to join the team and help bring that vision to a reality.

The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you'll do

  • Support engineers in their professional growth with clear feedback and grow engineering leaders.
  • Ensure high technical standards by instituting processes (design reviews, testing) and culture (engineering excellence).
  • Build partnerships and collaborate across organizations to drive execution efficiently.
  • Prioritize and implement impactful initiatives to empower Robinhood's 500+ backend engineers.

What you bring

  • Experience in leading engineering teams in solving sophisticated problems.
  • A strong backend engineering technical background.
  • Strong communication skills; clarity of thought.
  • Strong partnership building skills.

Our team is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you require a specific accommodation during the application or interview process due to a physical or mental condition, please complete this Applicant Accommodation Form to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation.


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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 salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan.

Toronto, ON

$179,000$210,000 CAD

Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.

We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.

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Backend Engineering
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The Company
HQ: Menlo Park, CA
3,464 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Robinhood was founded on a simple idea—that our financial markets should be accessible to all. In an industry where barriers have prevailed for too long, this hasn’t always been easy. We’re leveling the playing field by making trading more intuitive, more affordable, and more inclusive to ensure that everyone, regardless of wealth or industry knowledge, feels empowered to participate in the financial system.

Full Disclosures: rbnhd.co/social_media_disclosures

Why Work With Us

Robinhood looks to hire employees who embody a high-growth mindset, set ambitious goals, make decisions independently, and who show up as accountable. The work moves fast, and resilience is key. Maintaining grit, perseverance, and self-motivation are critical to an employee's success at Robinhood, but so is staying humble and sharing credit.

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