Senior Software Developer, Kubernetes Compute

Senior Software Developer, Infrastructure

Robinhood

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 Infrastructure organization builds and operates the foundational systems that power all of Robinhood’s products and services. This group focuses on reliability, scalability, and developer productivity by delivering platforms, tooling, and compute systems that support engineering teams across the company. Within Infrastructure, you may join one of several specialized teams: Here are a few teams hiring!  * The Backend Platform team enables fast, safe, and maintainable backend development at scale by building application-layer frameworks, secure dependency management systems, and developer tooling. This team also plays a key role in advancing Go adoption across Robinhood by building shared libraries, improving language tooling, and supporting engineers in developing production-ready Go services. * The Provisioning team focuses on infrastructure lifecycle management across AWS and Kubernetes environments. This team builds systems and controllers that provision infrastructure, supports application teams with cloud resources, and improves developer workflows for deploying and managing services. * The Kubernetes Compute team builds and operates a highly available, scalable Kubernetes-based compute platform. This team ensures that container infrastructure supports reliable application deployments, integrates core platform capabilities, and enables multi-region scalability for Robinhood’s systems. * The Technical Assurance Platform team builds and maintains a centralized service catalog and systems that track service ownership, performance, and reliability across Robinhood’s infrastructure. This team develops tools and systems that surface operational insights and support engineering and leadership decision-making. As a Senior Software Developer, you will lead the design and delivery of infrastructure platforms and systems that support developers and services across Robinhood. You will take ownership of complex technical projects, guide architectural decisions, and mentor engineers while contributing directly to code and system design. You will partner closely with infrastructure and product teams to improve system reliability, scalability, and developer workflows at scale! 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 * Lead the design and implementation of infrastructure platforms, services, and tooling that support large-scale application development * Own and deliver complex, multi-phase technical projects, from design through production rollout and iteration * Develop backend systems and shared services using languages such as Go and Python, setting standards for code quality and maintainability * Design and improve Kubernetes-based systems, including cluster architecture, controllers, and deployment workflows * Partner with engineering teams to provision, optimize, and scale cloud infrastructure across AWS environments * Diagnose and resolve high-impact system issues across distributed systems, improving reliability and performance WHAT YOU BRING * You have significant experience building backend or infrastructure systems using languages such as Go, Python, or similar * You have strong experience with Kubernetes and cloud platforms such as AWS * You have experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and building reproducible environments * You have experience leading technical projects and guiding architectural decisions * You are comfortable mentoring engineers and contributing to team-wide technical direction 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 * 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 to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation. 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. 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 $166,000—$195,000 CAD Click here 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. 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.

Software Developer, Kubernetes Compute

Robinhood

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 Software Platform team accelerates developer velocity and increases system reliability by building the foundational platforms and tools that power Robinhood engineering. Within this group, the Kubernetes Compute team focuses on building and operating a highly available, scalable Kubernetes-powered container platform. We ensure that our infrastructure seamlessly supports reliable application deployments, integrates core platform capabilities, and enables multi-region scalability. We are expanding our core container systems to support our next phase of technical growth! As a Software Developer, you will focus on building, maintaining, and scaling our container provisioning platforms. Working alongside senior engineers, you will write code to improve our infrastructure capabilities and actively participate in our technical transition to Amazon EKS. In this role, you will collaborate with teams across the organization to ensure robust platform integrations for everyday application needs like security and networking. Your efforts will directly improve system visibility, automation, and reliability across the platform. This role is based in our Toronto office(s), 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 * Build and maintain scalable container infrastructure using Kubernetes to support high-throughput financial applications. * Support the technical implementation and testing needed to transition workloads safely to Amazon EKS. * Help optimize container lifecycle management and monitor cluster provisioning APIs for multi-region stability. * Collaborate with engineering teams across Robinhood to integrate platform capabilities like service mesh, authentication, and load balancing. * Assist in identifying performance bottlenecks in production and write automation to enhance platform availability. WHAT YOU BRING * Solid understanding of Kubernetes core concepts, control plane components, and container environments. * Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining distributed systems or containerized infrastructure in a production setting. * Familiarity with cloud infrastructure environments, preferably AWS ecosystems. * Basic knowledge of container networking, infrastructure security protocols, or open-source cloud-native tools. * Strong collaborative communication skills and a desire to solve technical challenges systematically. 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 * 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 to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation. 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. 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 $136,000—$160,000 CAD Click here 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. 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.

Senior Staff Software Developer, Developer Productivity & AI Tooling

Robinhood

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. At Robinhood, Developer Productivity is the backbone that enables every engineer to deliver exceptional software; faster, safer, and at scale. We design and build the systems, platforms, and experiences that make software development seamless and reliable across the company. We believe infrastructure should be invisible when working perfectly, intuitive, resilient, and empowering. Our mission is to eliminate friction, enhance feedback loops, and drive developer productivity through operational excellence, intelligent automation, and world-class tooling. We’re looking for a Senior Staff Software Developer to lead the evolution of our developer experience and AI-powered engineering ecosystem. In this role, you’ll operate as a technical leader and architect across the organization, shaping strategy, defining standards, and driving large-scale initiatives that improve developer velocity, system reliability, and engineering quality. You’ll work at the intersection of developer tooling, platform infrastructure, and AI-assisted development, pioneering how Robinhood engineers build, test, deploy, and operate software. This role is based in our Toronto office(s), 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 TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP & ARCHITECTURE * Architect and build scalable systems that enable fast, reliable delivery of full-stack applications, with a strong focus on enhancing the overall developer experience * Set technical direction and standards for developer infrastructure across build systems, CI/CD, testing, and local development * Lead design reviews, operational readiness, and post-incident analysis for critical developer platforms * Leveraging AI to power the next generation development workflow DEVELOPER EXPERIENCE & PRODUCTIVITY * Identify and eliminate friction across the software development lifecycle * Build and evolve developer tooling including CLIs, configuration systems, and local/remote development environments * Drive improvements in build systems, test automation, and deployment workflows * Champion best practices in code quality, observability, and operational excellence AI TOOLING & INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION * Lead adoption of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) across engineering teams * Design and implement agentic workflows for development and operations (e.g., automated code generation, incident triage, root cause analysis) * Evaluate and integrate AI agents for anomaly detection, alert correlation, and automated remediation * Establish best practices for safe, secure, and effective use of AI in software development CLOUD, INFRASTRUCTURE & PLATFORM SYSTEMS * Design and operate services on AWS with strong attention to scalability, cost efficiency, and security * Lead Kubernetes-based platform improvements, including developer workflows for containerized environments * Drive Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) strategy and adoption across environments * Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Harness, Jenkins, CircleCI) with a focus on reliability and speed RELIABILITY & OPERATIONS * Own non-functional requirements including availability, scalability, latency, and security * Ensure systems are observable through metrics, logs, and alerting * Lead incident response, postmortems, and continuous improvement efforts * Reduce operational toil through automation and platform improvements CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP * Partner with Product, Platform, and SRE teams to align on long-term technical strategy * Lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple engineering teams * Mentor senior engineers and raise the technical bar across the organization * Contribute to a strong engineering culture centered on ownership, quality, and continuous improvement WHAT YOU BRING  * 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years operating at Staff or Senior Staff level * Deep expertise in developer infrastructure (CI/CD, build systems, testing frameworks, dev environments, observability) * Strong backend engineering skills with proficiency in Go, Python, or TypeScript/JavaScript * Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional platform initiatives at scale * Exceptional system design skills, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance INFRASTRUCTURE & PLATFORM EXPERIENCE * Experience with cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, service discovery, distributed systems) * Strong understanding of CI/CD systems (e.g., CircleCI, Jenkins, Harness) and release orchestration * Experience building internal developer platforms, CLIs (preferably in Go), and productivity tooling * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and cloud platforms like GCP AI & EMERGING TOOLING * Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools in production environments * Interest or experience in applying AI to developer productivity, incident management, or automation * Ability to evaluate and safely integrate AI systems into engineering workflows LEADERSHIP & INFLUENCE * Strong technical leadership with the ability to influence across teams and organizational boundaries * Excellent communication skills, with experience driving alignment across engineering and product stakeholders * Passion for developer experience and enabling other engineers to do their best work 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 * 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 to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation. 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. 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 $234,000—$275,000 CAD Click here 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. 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.