Staff Software Developer, Cloud Networking

Robinhood; Toronto; On-site; CAD 179,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Toronto is seeking a Staff Software Developer specializing in Cloud Networking. This role involves architecting and evolving networking infrastructure, leading engineering initiatives, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have proven experience with Kubernetes, secure communication, and a commitment to scalable networking solutions. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $179,000 to $210,000 CAD, along with bonus and equity opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Equity

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in building scalable AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of secure communication.
• Track record of high-impact technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and design service discovery frameworks across microservices.
• Ensure performance standards for service communication infrastructure.
• Mentor junior engineers on technical proficiency.
• Implement scalable infrastructure solutions.

Skills

Leading teams operating Kubernetes-based platforms

Service meshes expertise (e.g., Istio)

Secure communication knowledge

Adoption of networking standards

Strong communication skills

Job description

Staff Software Developer, Cloud Networking

Toronto, ON

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 Cloud Networking team’s mission is to build scalable, secure, and reliable networking infrastructure that powers communication across all Robinhood services. We enable our engineering teams to build and operate microservices seamlessly by providing foundational networking capabilities that are resilient and transparent.

As Staff Engineer, Cloud Networking, you will play a pivotal role in architecting and delivering the next generation of Robinhood’s networking stack. You\'ll lead initiatives around service discovery, service-to-service communication, and infrastructure scalability, with a focus on reliability, maintainability, and security. You\'ll mentor other engineers, collaborate with security and platform teams, and contribute to open-source technologies that we rely on daily!

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

• Lead and design the evolution of our service discovery and communication frameworks across our microservice architecture.
• Maintain tier-0 availability and performance standards for critical interservice communication infrastructure.
• Collaborate with security teams to enforce authentication, encryption, and policy across service communication layers.
• Guide engineering decisions and mentor junior engineers to elevate the team’s technical proficiency.
• Anticipate infrastructure growth and proactively implement scalable, efficient solutions.

What you bring

• You\u2019ve led teams operating Kubernetes-based platforms at scale on AWS cloud infrastructure.
• You\u2019re an expert in service meshes (e.g., Istio), DNS systems (e.g., CoreDNS, Unbound), and proxies (e.g., Envoy).
• You have deep understanding of secure communication, and have partnered with security teams on policy and encryption implementations.
• You\u2019ve driven the adoption of scalable internal networking and service discovery standards across large organizations.
• You\u2019re a strong communicator with a track record of high-impact technical leadership and mentoring.

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.

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

$179,000 - $210,000 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.

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review thePrivacy Policy for your country of application.

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