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Senior Software Developer, Backend Platform

A leading fintech company democratizing finance for all by lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information.
$107,000 - $125,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Senior Software Developer, Backend Platform

Robinhood Markets is seeking a Senior Software Developer for their Backend Platform team, focused on enabling fast, safe, and delightful backend development at scale. This role is based in Toronto, ON, and offers a competitive salary range of 145,000 - 170,000 CAD.

The Backend Platform team plays a crucial role in Robinhood's mission to democratize finance for all. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing reliable, scalable platforms and client libraries, managing dependencies and builds for backend ecosystems, and building frameworks that enhance developer productivity. You'll also drive major migrations to improve codebase health and sustainability.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software development experience, with a proven track record of working on large-scale, impactful projects. You should possess strong technical abilities, excellent judgment in prioritization, and the capability to mentor junior developers. Your role will directly impact Robinhood's 500+ backend engineers, requiring both technical excellence and leadership skills.

Robinhood offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment, emphasizing diversity and equal opportunity. The company provides comprehensive benefits and values candidates who are invigorated by their mission to change the world of finance. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of backend engineering at a leading fintech company while working with cutting-edge technologies and talented engineers.

Join Robinhood if you're passionate about building scalable systems, mentoring others, and contributing to a mission of making financial markets accessible to everyone. The role offers both technical challenges and leadership opportunities, making it ideal for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in the fintech industry.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Developer, Backend Platform

  • Develop 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 service codebases

Requirements For Senior Software Developer, Backend Platform

  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • Proven experience working on large projects with long-term impact
  • Strong technical grasp with excellent judgment on task prioritization
  • Ability to solve complex engineering problems
  • Ability to mentor junior developers and lead team technically
  • High credibility about technical standards and sustainable evolution of sophisticated codebase
  • Prioritize and implement impactful initiatives to empower Robinhood's 500+ backend engineers

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