Staff Software Engineer, Chain

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

Job summary

A financial services company in Toronto is seeking a Staff Software Developer to work on their tokenization engine. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software development experience and expertise in building large-scale distributed systems. Responsibilities include designing scalable systems, leading projects, and mentoring junior developers. The expected base pay for this role is between $179,000 and $210,000 CAD, along with bonus opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Equity

Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience in a high-paced environment.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with low‑latency, large‑scale distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in Go or Python, with excellent problem‑solving and production debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable systems and components, balancing stability and long-term maintainability.
• Design, implement, test, and release critical technical solutions with high engineering standards.
• Lead projects of large complexity and mentor junior developers within the team.

Skills

Software development experience

Low-latency distributed systems

Proficiency in Go or Python

Problem-solving skills

Mentoring junior developers

Communication 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: 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 Engine team’s mission is to bring both public and private equity to be tradable 24/7 in the Robinhood app and on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) across leading blockchains. The team works at the intersection of blockchain technology, financial systems, and modern infrastructure — with a focus on accessibility, security, and scalability. We’re passionate about reimagining the future of equity markets and building the infrastructure to power it!

As a Staff Software Developer, you will work on Robinhood’s tokenization engine, collaborating across six external teams—including trading engine, equity metadata, user portfolio, equity market data, and crypto custody. You’ll design and scale distributed systems to power the future of asset trading.

The role is located in our Toronto, ON office 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 components, balancing stability and long-term maintainability.
• Design, implement, test, and release critical technical solutions with high engineering standards.
• Lead projects of large complexity and mentor junior developers within the team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver technically sound and high-impact work.
• Continuously identify ways to improve system performance, reduce risk, and boost team efficiency.

What you bring

• 10+ years of software development experience in a high-paced environment.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with low‑latency, large‑scale distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in Go or Python, with excellent problem‑solving and production debugging skills.
• Deep ownership mindset and experience building and operating large‑scale systems end‑to‑end.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working across teams.
• Proven experience mentoring junior developers and leading technical initiatives.

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.

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