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RobinhoodSoftware Engineer, Web3 Backend
Robinhood is seeking a Software Engineer, Web3 Backend to design and scale backend services, data systems, and infrastructure for its cryptocurrency, wallet, and web3 product offerings.…
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Robinhood is seeking a Software Engineer, Web3 Backend to design and scale backend services, data systems, and infrastructure for its cryptocurrency, wallet, and web3 product offerings. Operating out of the Toronto office on a hybrid schedule, this position involves bridging traditional financial market infrastructure with decentralized systems, smart contracts, and tokenized assets to support around-the-clock trading. This role suits engineers who want to work on correctness-critical systems where financial assets…
Job Description
Robinhood is seeking a Software Engineer, Web3 Backend to design and scale backend services, data systems, and infrastructure for its cryptocurrency, wallet, and web3 product offerings. Operating out of the Toronto office on a hybrid schedule, this position involves bridging traditional financial market infrastructure with decentralized systems, smart contracts, and tokenized assets to support around-the-clock trading.
This role suits engineers who want to work on correctness-critical systems where financial assets move continuously. The engineer will collaborate across product, compliance, and platform teams to build consumer-facing features, develop decentralized trading experiences, and handle complex scalability challenges.
Robinhood offers an in-office work environment designed to foster collaboration, supported by performance-driven compensation, equity ownership, top-tier health benefits, a lifestyle spending account, AI tool access, and a monthly commuter stipend.
Responsibilities
- Design, test, build, and deploy scalable backend infrastructure and services for Robinhood Wallet, Web3 platform systems, and Tokenization
- Develop connections between traditional brokerage and ledger ledgers and on-chain systems such as DEX trade flows, smart contract integrations, and chain indexers
- Create product features and platform upgrades that satisfy rigorous correctness and scalability standards
- Optimize system performance, enhance engineering productivity, and lower operational risk
- Partner with product, compliance, client, platform teams, and external partners to deliver technical solutions
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of experience in software development
- Proficiency in backend development using programming languages such as Go, Python, or Java
- Understanding of cloud-native architectures, system design, data modeling, and software engineering principles
- Commitment to handling correctness-critical systems involving idempotency, reconciliation, and failure modes
- Experience delivering end-to-end projects within cross-functional environments
Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest or willingness to learn rapidly about blockchain fundamentals including EVM, smart contracts, wallets, and on-chain settlement
Core Skills
Benefits
- Performance-driven compensation programs with multipliers and equity ownership
- Supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs
- Employer-paid lifestyle wallet for wellness, childcare, and learning expenses
- Paid time off covering holidays, sick days, volunteer time, and parental leave
- Monthly commuter stipend for in-office commuting costs
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Where is this position located?
This role is based in the Toronto, Canada office with in-person attendance required at least three days per week.
What is the employment type?
The posting specifies a full-time employment type.
What is the salary range for this role?
The expected base pay range for the Toronto location is $136,000 to $160,000 CAD, supplemented by bonus opportunities, equity, and benefits.
What experience is required to apply?
Candidates must have two or more years of software development experience, expertise in backend development languages like Go, Python, or Java, and a strong grasp of cloud-native architectures and system design.
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