Senior Software Developer, Backend

Robinhood; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Developer to help build scalable systems and enhance backend infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of software development experience and expertise in creating low-latency, distributed systems. This role involves collaborating with various teams, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to impactful architectural decisions. Join to be part of a mission-driven organization focused on democratizing finance for all. Competitive salary and bonus opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• 3+ years in designing scalable systems.
• Experience delivering long-term architectural impacts.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable systems and backend components.
• Design and deploy production-ready features.
• Mentor junior developers and lead complex projects.

Skills

5+ years of professional software development experience

3+ years designing and building large-scale, distributed systems

Proficiency in highly concurrent backend system development

API design

Strong judgment and prioritization skills

Job description

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.

About the team + role

The Reference Data team, part of the broader Trade Data organization within the Brokerage Platform at Robinhood, serves as the source of truth for diverse asset classes—including equities, options, crypto, event contracts, and tokenized stocks. Our core systems, Quiver and Arsenal, interface with external providers such as Bloomberg, Alpaca, Kalshi, and ForecastX to ensure consistent symbology across all internal platforms.

As a Senior Software Developer on this high‑impact team, you’ll collaborate across engineering, business, operations, and vendor channels to support critical infrastructure. Most product initiatives begin with us, as we enable reliable, scalable access to financial instrument data across Robinhood! Your work will help drive new feature rollouts and product expansions across multiple lines of business.

The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in‑office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in‑office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do

• Build scalable systems and backend components, balancing stability, performance, and maintainability
• Design, implement, test, and deploy production‑ready features with high correctness and low‑latency requirements
• Partner with frontend and data teams to refine APIs used by millions of customers
• Mentor junior developers and technically lead complex projects across teams
• Identify and implement improvements for system performance and team workflows

What you bring

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• 3+ years designing and building large‑scale, distributed, low‑latency systems
• Proficiency in highly concurrent backend system development and intuitive API design
• Demonstrated ability to deliver long‑term impact on systems or team‑wide architecture
• Strong judgment and prioritization skills, with the ability to lead initiatives and mentor peers

Our team is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you require a specific accommodation during the application or interview process due to a physical or mental condition, please complete this Applicant Accommodation Form to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation.

AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

Vacancy Notice: This job posting represents an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.

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.

Base Pay Range: Toronto, ON $140,000 — $165,000 CAD

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If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

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