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RobinhoodStaff Software Engineer, Web3
Robinhood is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to focus on Web3 initiatives, aiming to democratize financial markets by bringing public and private assets on-chain with continuous…
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Robinhood is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to focus on Web3 initiatives, aiming to democratize financial markets by bringing public and private assets on-chain with continuous trading availability. In this position, the selected professional will steer the technical vision for the Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet. The organization expects the candidate to remain deeply engaged in hands-on coding while guiding engineering teams, raising the bar for…
Job Description
Robinhood is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to focus on Web3 initiatives, aiming to democratize financial markets by bringing public and private assets on-chain with continuous trading availability. In this position, the selected professional will steer the technical vision for the Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet. The organization expects the candidate to remain deeply engaged in hands-on coding while guiding engineering teams, raising the bar for technical quality, and encouraging the adoption of new AI tools to boost productivity.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys tackling large-scale distributed systems and mentoring technical peers. Robinhood operates on an on-site model requiring presence at the Toronto office for a minimum of three days per week. The role offers a performance-driven compensation structure including equity ownership and bonus programs, alongside comprehensive health benefits, a lifestyle spending account, and a monthly commuter stipend.
Responsibilities
- Manage the technical direction and execution for Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet
- Design, construct, and operate core platform services
- Write production code and lead complex technical implementations
- Drive the adoption of modern AI tooling to increase engineering productivity
- Promote engineering excellence across security, observability, correctness, and reliability
- Mentor engineers through architecture discussions, design reviews, and guidance
- Collaborate with adjacent groups and company initiatives to shape platform direction
Requirements
- Bring at least 10 years of professional background creating and running large-scale distributed systems in production
- Demonstrate backend development expertise in Java, Python, or Go, paired with cloud-native architecture knowledge
- Possess a minimum of 3 years leading major technical initiatives across complex systems or multiple teams
- Show a strong grasp of software engineering fundamentals, data modeling, and system design
- Work from the Toronto office at least three days per week
Core Skills
Benefits
- Performance-driven compensation featuring equity ownership and bonus programs
- Supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support
- Employer-paid lifestyle wallet for wellness, learning, and childcare expenses
- Paid time off covering holidays, sick days, parental leave, and volunteer time
- Office perks including catered meals and a monthly commuter stipend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location and remote policy for this role?
The position is based in the Toronto office and requires in-person attendance at least three days per week.
What is the salary range for this position?
The base pay range for the Toronto office is $200,000 to $235,000 CAD, with exact compensation depending on factors like experience and education.
What additional compensation is provided beyond base pay?
The role is eligible for bonus opportunities, equity, performance multipliers, and various benefits including health insurance and a lifestyle wallet.
What are the core experience requirements?
Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience building large-scale distributed systems, backend expertise in languages like Go, Python, or Java, and 3 plus years of leadership on complex technical initiatives.
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