Software Developer, Data Tooling

Robinhood; Toronto; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the fintech sector is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join their Toronto team. This role focuses on enhancing developer workflows and building robust data pipelines. You will work on designing intuitive APIs and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to streamline processes. The company offers a vibrant office environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and generous time off. If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values innovation and inclusivity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% Paid Health Insurance

Annual Lifestyle Wallet

Mental Health Support

Generous Time Away

Catered Meals

Fully Stocked Kitchens

Geo-Specific Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience with strong backend fundamentals.
• Expertise in building scalable systems using Python or Go.
• Familiarity with service-oriented architecture and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong backend engineering principles to build robust tools.
• Collaborate with data engineers and platform teams to improve workflows.
• Take ownership of projects from ideation to production.

Skills

Backend Engineering

Python

Go

REST APIs

gRPC

Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Airflow

Druid

Pinot

Superset

Spark

Flink

Job description

Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

With growth as the top priority...

The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

About the team + role

Robinhood is continuing to expand our engineering presence in Toronto as we build the future of financial services. Our Data Tools team is at the heart of enabling data-driven decision making at scale by building the frameworks, libraries, and internal tools that empower data engineers to work more efficiently and reliably.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer with strong backend fundamentals and a passion for improving developer workflows in the data domain. You’ll focus on creating the building blocks that make it easier to build, operate, and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure. If you enjoy designing intuitive APIs, streamlining engineering processes, and working closely with platform users, this role is for you.

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

• Apply strong backend engineering principles to ensure the tools you build are robust, well-tested, and easy to operate.
  
  
• Contribute to the design and evolution of shared components that abstract away complexity in areas like scheduling, data quality, and metadata management
  
  
• Build internal tools, libraries, and APIs that simplify data pipeline development and operations.
  
  
• Collaborate closely with data engineers, infrastructure teams, and platform engineers to identify pain points and opportunities to improve workflows.
  
  
• Drive best practices in software development, reliability, and performance within the data tooling space.
  
  
• Take ownership of projects from ideation to production, with an eye toward usability, security, and developer experience.

What you bring

• A background in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  
  
• 4+ years of software engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree or 2+ years with a Master’s degree.
  
  
• Strong backend engineering skills with expertise in building scalable systems using Python, Go, or similar languages.
  
  
• Familiarity with service-oriented architecture, microservices, and REST/gRPC APIs.
  
  
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  
  
• A passion for building developer tools, frameworks, or platforms.
  
  
• Interest in the data space and a desire to make data engineering easier and more productive.
  
  
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Bonus Points

• Experience working on internal developer platforms or productivity tools.
  
  
• Experience with Druid/Pinot and Superset
  
  
• Familiarity with data orchestration systems like Airflow or Dagster.
  
  
• Understanding of distributed data processing technologies (e.g., Spark, Flink).
  
  
• Contributions to open source projects in the data tooling or backend systems space.

What we offer

• Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
• Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits

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.

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 salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan.

Toronto, ON

$124,000 - $145,000 CAD

Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.

We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.

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