About the job
Be a Part of Revolutionizing Finance.
At Robinhood, our mission is to make finance accessible to everyone. We are on the verge of witnessing a significant wealth transfer, with an estimated $124 trillion poised to change hands over the next two decades. If you are eager to be part of this transformative era in finance, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
About Our Team and Your Role
We are assembling a world-class team dedicated to applying cutting-edge technologies to tackle major financial challenges. We seek innovative thinkers, adept problem-solvers, and builders committed to making a real impact. At Robinhood, complacency has no place; we are here to enable ambitious individuals to achieve their career best. Our high-performing, fast-paced environment is underpinned by a strong ethical foundation, with expectations and rewards both set high.
Our primary aim is to lead in democratizing access to equity markets—both private and public—by facilitating on-chain asset trading that is available 24/7.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in advancing key projects related to Tokenization, Robinhood Chain, and the Robinhood Wallet. In this role, your leadership will be vital as you coach and elevate your peers, drive engineering excellence, and maintain the highest standards of quality.
This position is located in our Toronto office, where in-person attendance is required at least three days a week.
We believe in the power of collaboration that in-person work fosters, and our office environment is crafted to inspire energy, innovation, and community among high-performing teams.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical vision and execution for Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet.
- Design, develop, and operate the essential services that power these platforms.
- Stay hands-on by writing production-level code, managing complex implementations, and setting standards for engineering quality.
- Enhance developer practices and promote the integration of cutting-edge AI tools to optimize engineering outcomes.
- Champion technical excellence in reliability, accuracy, observability, and security.
- Mentor fellow engineers and elevate the technical standards through design reviews and architecture discussions.
- Influence the strategic direction of the platform beyond your immediate projects.

