Software Developer, Backend

Robinhood Markets is seeking a Backend Software Developer to join their innovative fintech team in Toronto. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on core financial products that are democratizing finance for all.

As a Backend Software Developer, you'll be integral to building and maintaining the systems that power Robinhood's financial services platform. The position spans multiple crucial areas including the Brokerage team, Futures team, and Crypto Core Trading team, serving over 17 million crypto users.

The role demands strong technical expertise in backend development, with a focus on scalable systems and components. You'll be working with modern technologies including Go, Python, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, and Redis. The position requires 2+ years of software development experience and a proven track record of delivering large-scope technical projects.

What makes this role particularly exciting is the opportunity to gain unique insights into US financial systems while building products that impact millions of users. You'll be working on challenging problems at scale, from handling large amounts of data to designing mission-critical financial services infrastructure.

The company offers competitive compensation ranging from 119,000 to 140,000 CAD, along with participation in Robinhood's bonus and equity plans. You'll be joining a mission-driven company that values diversity, inclusion, and is committed to making financial markets accessible to everyone.

This is an ideal role for someone who combines technical expertise with a passion for fintech and democratizing finance. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact while solving complex technical challenges in the financial technology space.

The position offers growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company, exposure to cutting-edge financial technology, and the chance to work on products that are reshaping how people interact with financial markets. If you're passionate about building scalable backend systems and want to contribute to making finance more accessible, this role at Robinhood presents an excellent opportunity.