Staff Software Engineer, Tokenization Engine

Robinhood; Toronto; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm is looking for a Staff Software Engineer based in Toronto. The role involves owning the technical vision for the Robinhood Chain and mentoring other engineers. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in large-scale distributed system development and expertise in Go, Python, or Java. This position expects in-person attendance at least three days a week and offers a competitive salary range between $200,000 and $235,000 CAD, alongside bonus opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems.
• Expertise in Go, Python, or Java.
• 3+ years leading technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical vision and execution for Robinhood Chain.
• Design, build, and operate core services.
• Mentor engineers and lead technical discussions.

Skills

Backend development expertise

System design

Cloud-native architectures

Mentoring engineers

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

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.

Our ultimate goal is to be a leader in democratizing access to private and public equity markets by making those assets available on-chain and be tradable 24/7.

As a Staff Software Engineer in this role, you will work on the most critical projects across Tokenization, Robinhood Chain, and the Robinhood Wallet. Most importantly, you will proactively coach and uplift other team members, drive engineering excellence, and set the highest bar for quality.

This role is based in our Toronto 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

• Own the technical vision and execution for Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet
• Design, build, and operate the core services that power Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet
• Remain deeply hands-on by writing production code, leading complex implementations, and setting the standard for engineering quality across the platform
• Improve developer practices and lead the adoption of the latest AI tooling to maximize engineering output
• Drive technical excellence across reliability, correctness, observability, and security
• Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar through design reviews, architecture discussions, and hands-on leadership
• Influence platform direction beyond your immediate team by aligning with adjacent organizations and company-wide initiatives

What you bring

• 10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale, distributed systems in production environments
• Expertise in backend development using languages such as Go, Python, or Java, with deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures
• 3+ years leading large-scale technical initiatives, with ownership spanning multiple teams or complex systems
• Strong grasp of system design, data modeling, and software engineering fundamentals
• Proven ability to simplify complex problems, make sound tradeoffs, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
• Strong ownership mindset with a track record of delivering high-impact, end-to-end product outcomes and raising team-wide technical standards
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing engineers, fostering technical excellence and long-term career growth

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities, equity, and benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range is aligned to the location where the work will be performed.

Base Pay Range:

Toronto, ON

$200,000 - $235,000 CAD

Location & Work Model

This role is based in Toronto with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

Equal Opportunity & Privacy

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 the Privacy Policy for your country of application.