Impactful Backend Software Co-op — Fintech

Robinhood; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Robinhood is seeking a Software Developer Intern, Backend in Toronto to own a high-impact backend project end-to-end. You will work on production-grade code embedded in a real team, shipping features that power a live financial platform.

You will gain hands-on experience with Python/Django or Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Memcached, AWS, and Kubernetes, while collaborating with experienced engineers on scalable services and data systems.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program
• Expected graduation Winter 2027 or Spring 2028
• Solid communication skills and ability to drive large projects forward
• Prior software development experience from internships, hackathons, or personal projects
• Strong CS fundamentals and best coding practices
• Interest in fintech and building fintech products/services
• Familiarity with Python/Django or Go and relational databases

Responsibilities

• Own a high-impact backend project end-to-end from scoping through production
• Work on production-ready code on a real Robinhood team
• Design, build, test, and release software with correctness and scalability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve critical problems
• Maintain and scale backend services using Python/Django, Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Memcached, AWS, and Kubernetes

Skills

Python

Go

CS fundamentals

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing CS/SE degree

Tools

Python/Django

Go language

PostgreSQL

Kafka

Redis

Memcached

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Robinhood is seeking a Software Developer Intern, Backend in Toronto to own a high-impact backend project end-to-end. You will work on production-grade code embedded in a real team, shipping features that power a live financial platform.

You will gain hands-on experience with Python/Django or Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Memcached, AWS, and Kubernetes, while collaborating with experienced engineers on scalable services and data systems.