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RobinhoodSoftware Engineer, Tokenization
Robinhood seeks a Software Engineer for its Tokenization team to develop infrastructure enabling public and private equity to trade around the clock on decentralized exchanges via…
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Robinhood seeks a Software Engineer for its Tokenization team to develop infrastructure enabling public and private equity to trade around the clock on decentralized exchanges via the Robinhood Chain. The position centers on creating backend services that manage the issuance, custody, and settlement of tokenized equities while keeping them synchronized with traditional ledger and brokerage systems. This role suits engineers who care deeply about correctness-critical applications where failure modes must…
Job Description
Robinhood seeks a Software Engineer for its Tokenization team to develop infrastructure enabling public and private equity to trade around the clock on decentralized exchanges via the Robinhood Chain. The position centers on creating backend services that manage the issuance, custody, and settlement of tokenized equities while keeping them synchronized with traditional ledger and brokerage systems. This role suits engineers who care deeply about correctness-critical applications where failure modes must be rigorously managed because real customer funds are constantly moving.
The engineering group operates at the intersection of modern distributed systems, financial market infrastructure, and blockchain technology. Robinhood maintains an on-site work model requiring staff to attend the Toronto office at least three days each week. Team members design smart contract integrations, chain indexers, and trade flows while collaborating across product, compliance, and platform divisions. The company provides a performance-driven compensation structure alongside equity ownership and various health benefits.
Responsibilities
- Design, test, build, and deploy backend services handling on-chain minting, custody, and settlement of tokenized equities
- Develop product features and platform updates meeting strict standards for scalability and correctness
- Connect traditional market infrastructure with on-chain systems through chain indexers, smart contract integrations, and trade flows
- Find and execute improvements that boost system performance, lower risk, and increase engineering output
- Partner with compliance, product, client, and platform units to release technical solutions
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of software development experience
- Background in backend engineering utilizing languages such as Python, Go, or Java
- Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, system design, and data modeling
- Understanding of how to build correctness-critical systems that handle idempotency, reconciliation, and failure modes involving money
- Ability to work in the Toronto office at least three days per week
Qualifications
- Interest in blockchain concepts including the EVM, wallets, smart contracts, and on-chain settlement, or the ability to learn them quickly
Core Skills
Benefits
- Performance-driven compensation with multipliers, bonus programs, and equity ownership
- Supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs
- Access to market AI tools and ongoing AI skill-building for technical and non-technical staff
- Flexible lifestyle wallet spending account covering wellness, learning, and childcare expenses
- Paid time off including company holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and volunteer time off
- Office amenities including catered meals, events, and workspaces
- Monthly commuter stipend for travel costs related to in-office work
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location and remote work policy for this position?
The role is based in the Toronto, Ontario office and requires in-person attendance at least three days per week.
What is the salary range for the Software Engineer, Tokenization role?
The expected base pay range for the Toronto location is $136,000 to $160,000 CAD, which is supplemented by bonus opportunities, equity, and benefits.
What level of experience is required to apply?
Applicants must have at least two years of software development experience along with a background in backend engineering.
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