Staff Software Engineer, Web3 · Robinhood

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:57:56 GMT
Engineering

Robinhood · Toronto, Canada · $200,000-$235,000 CAD · hybrid

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

Our ultimate goal is to be a leader in democratizing access to private and public equity markets by making those assets available on-chain and be tradable 24/7.

As a Staff Software Engineer in this role, you will work on the most critical projects across Tokenization, Robinhood Chain, and the Robinhood Wallet. Most importantly, you will proactively coach and uplift other team members, drive engineering excellence, and set the highest bar for quality.

This role is based in our Toronto office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

Own the technical vision and execution for Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet

Design, build, and operate the core services that power Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet

Remain deeply hands-on by writing production code, leading complex implementations, and setting the standard for engineering quality across the platform

Improve developer practices and lead the adoption of the latest AI tooling to maximize engineering output

Drive technical excellence across reliability, correctness, observability, and security

Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar through design reviews, architecture discussions, and hands-on leadership

Influence platform direction beyond your immediate team by aligning with adjacent organizations and company-wide initiatives

What you bring

10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale, distributed systems in production environments

Expertise in backend development using languages such as Go, Python, or Java, with deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures

3+ years leading large-scale technical initiatives, with ownership spanning multiple teams or complex systems

Strong grasp of system design, data modeling, and software engineering fundamentals

Proven ability to simplify complex problems, make sound tradeoffs, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders

Strong ownership mindset with a track record of delivering high-impact, end-to-end product outcomes and raising team-wide technical standards

Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing engineers, fostering technical excellence and long-term career growth

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Toronto, ON $200,000-$235,000 CAD