Staff Software Developer, Backend Platform

Robinhood Markets, a pioneering fintech company, is seeking a Staff Software Developer to join their Backend Platform team in Toronto. This role is crucial in their mission to democratize finance for all by making financial markets accessible to everyone.

The Backend Platform team's mission is to enable fast, safe, and delightful backend development at scale. As a Staff Software Developer, you'll be responsible for building frameworks and tools that empower productive workflows, developing reliable and scalable platforms, and managing dependencies for backend ecosystems. The role requires someone who can not only write excellent code but also support engineer growth and maintain high technical standards.

The position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 179,000 - 210,000 and requires working from the Toronto office. You'll be joining a team of 500+ backend engineers, making a significant impact on the company's technical infrastructure and development practices.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience in engineering teams, particularly in solving sophisticated problems, along with a robust backend engineering background. You'll need excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong partnerships across organizations. This is an opportunity to shape the technical direction of a rapidly growing fintech company while working on challenging problems at scale.

Robinhood values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds. The company provides comprehensive benefits and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone can contribute to democratizing finance for all.

This role is perfect for a senior technical leader who wants to make a significant impact on financial technology while working with cutting-edge technologies and leading engineering practices. You'll be instrumental in building the infrastructure that powers one of the most innovative financial platforms in the world.