Senior Software Engineer, Tokenization

Robinhood; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 153,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Equity ownership

Supplemental health insurance

Mental health support

Monthly commuter stipend

Catered meals

Job summary

Robinhood in Toronto, ON is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build core systems for issuing, custody, and on‑chain settlement of tokenized equities across blockchains. You will work on end-to-end architectures in a fast-paced, high‑stakes environment.

The role emphasizes correctness, cross‑functional collaboration with product, compliance, and platform teams, and mentoring teammates while delivering scalable, auditable solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience delivering large-scale distributed systems in production.
• Backend development with Go, Python, or Java and cloud-native architecture (Kafka, Postgres, Kubernetes).
• Strong instincts for correctness-critical systems - idempotency, reconciliation, and failure-mode thinking when money is at stake.
• Demonstrated ownership of ambiguous, cross-functional projects with good judgment to drive alignment.
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction beyond your own projects.
• Working knowledge of blockchain fundamentals - EVM, smart contracts, wallets, on-chain settlement - or a strong appetite to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate the backend services that mint, custody, and settle tokenized equities across blockchains, with correctness and auditability as hard requirements.
• Own large, technically complex projects end to end - design, implementation, rollout, and operating what you ship in a 24/7 system.
• Build the connective tissue between traditional market infrastructure and on‑chain systems, including smart contract integrations, chain indexers, and DEX trade flows.
• Partner with product, compliance, legal, and platform teams to turn regulatory constraints into workable system design.
• Raise the technical bar through design reviews, code reviews, and hands‑on mentorship.

Skills

Go

Python

Java

Cloud-native architecture

Kafka

Postgres

Kubernetes

Blockchain fundamentals

EVM

Smart contracts

Tools

Kafka

Postgres

Kubernetes

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

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.

The Tokenization team's mission is to bring both public and private equity to be tradable 24/7 on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) across the Robinhood Chain. We work at the intersection of blockchain technology, financial market infrastructure, and modern distributed systems - with a focus on accessibility, security, and scalability. Equity markets have been closed nights and weekends for a century; we're building the infrastructure that changes that.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and build the core systems that issue, custody, and settle tokenized equities on-chain and keep them in sync with traditional brokerage and ledger systems. You'll lead technically complex projects end to end, make architectural decisions on a foundational Robinhood initiative, and work in a domain where correctness is non-negotiable - the systems you build move real customer assets, continuously, across multiple chains and jurisdictions.

This role is based in our Toronto, ON 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

• Design, build, and operate the backend services that mint, custody, and settle tokenized equities across leading blockchains, with correctness and auditability as hard requirements
• Own large, technically complex projects end to end - design, implementation, rollout, and operating what you ship in a 24/7 system
• Build the connective tissue between traditional market infrastructure (brokerage, ledgers, corporate actions) and on‑chain systems, including smart contract integrations, chain indexers, and DEX trade flows
• Partner with product, compliance, legal, and platform teams to turn regulatory constraints into workable system design
• Raise the technical bar through design reviews, code reviews, and hands‑on mentorship

What you bring

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including a track record of delivering large-scale distributed systems in production
• Expertise in backend development with Go, Python, or Java, and deep familiarity with cloud-native architecture (Kafka, Postgres, Kubernetes, or equivalents)
• Strong instincts for correctness-critical systems - idempotency, reconciliation, and reasoning carefully about failure modes when money is at stake
• Demonstrated ownership of ambiguous, cross‑functional projects, with the judgment to make tradeoffs and drive alignment
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction beyond your own projects
• Working knowledge of blockchain fundamentals - EVM, smart contracts, wallets, on‑chain settlement - or a strong appetite to go deep quickly

What we offer

Challenging, high‑impact work to grow your career

Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, and equity ownership

Top tier benefits to fuel your work, including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs

Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill‑building for every employee, technical or not

Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible employer-paid benefits spending account expenses beyond traditional benefits such as wellness, childcare, learning, and more.

Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, and more!

Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

Monthly commuter stipend to help offset in‑office commuting costs

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.
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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

$166,000 - $195,000 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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