Web Engineer, International Expansion

Wwshemi; Toronto; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Equity ownership

Health insurance

Mental health support

AI tools access

Lifestyle wallet

Paid time off

Catered meals

Commuter stipend

Job summary

Robinhood is seeking a Web Engineer to join the International Expansion team in Toronto, Canada. You will lead web development from inception to deployment, collaborating with design, product management, and internal platforms to deliver high-impact features for a web-first, high-performance trading product.

The role requires 2+ years in software development and proficiency in Go, Python, or Java, with a strong grasp of cloud-native architectures and system design.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software development experience.
• Backend development using Go, Python or Java.
• Strong understanding of system design and data modeling.
• Experience with correctness-critical systems and failure modes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy scalable backend services.
• Connect traditional market infrastructure with on-chain systems.
• Develop product-facing features with scalability in mind.
• Identify performance and reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with product, compliance, client, platform teams, and external partners on solutions.

Job description

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets (https://www.cerulli.com/press-releases/cerulli-anticipates-124-trillion-in-wealth-will-transfer-through-2048) 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 International Expansion team at Robinhood builds the systems and product experiences that help bring Robinhood to customers around the world. The team works across onboarding, funding, account setup, localized experiences, and the platform capabilities needed to launch and scale in new markets. In close partnership with product, design, and cross-functional teams, they focus on building reliable, scalable solutions that make global expansion faster, safer, and more seamless for customers.

We are looking for a Web Engineer to join our team. As a Web Engineer, you will lead the web development process and build products from inception to deployment. We also work closely with cross-functional teams like design, product management, and internal platforms to deliver high-impact features within multidisciplinary product teams. This individual will be helping solve challenges on, a web first, high-performance and world-class trading product centered on the web.

This role is based in our Toronto, Canada 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, test, and deploy scalable backend services and infrastructure across Robinhood Wallet, Tokenization, and Web3 platform systems, with correctness and auditability as hard requirements.

• 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.

• Develop product‑facing features and platform enhancements that meet strict correctness and scalability standards.

• Identify and implement improvements to system performance, engineering productivity, and risk reduction.

• Collaborate closely with product, compliance, client, platform teams, and external partners to deliver impactful technical solutions.

What you bring

• 2+ years of experience in software development.

• Expertise in backend development using languages such as Go, Python, or Java, with a solid grasp of cloud‑native architectures.

• Strong grasp of system design, data modeling, and software engineering fundamentals.

• Care for correctness‑critical systems‑idempotency, reconciliation, and reasoning carefully about failure modes when money is at stake.

• Strong ownership mindset, with a track record of delivering high‑quality projects end to end in cross‑functional environments and raising team‑wide technical standards.

• Proven ability to simplify complex problems, make sound tradeoffs, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.

• Interest in 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 (https://robinhood.hracuity.net/webform/index/752875e4-42ba-4dff-9951-fd51e315997e) to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation.
Applicant Accommodation Form

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

$107,000-$125,000 CAD

Click here (https://careers.robinhood.com/benefits) to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

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.

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 (https://careers.robinhood.com/applicantprivacypolicy) for your country of application.