Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.
With growth as the top priority...
The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.
About the team + role
The provisioning team’s mission is to oversee and manage the company’s cloud infrastructure, establish standards for microservices, and provide high-level abstractions for application and platform teams. This team is crucial to the provisioning of applications and infrastructure at Robinhood, ensuring seamless integration across the organization.
As a cornerstone of Robinhood’s success, the team supports every application and platform by redefining and managing the technology stack. Its primary goal is to position Robinhood for long-term reliability, productivity, and scalability. By focusing on scalability, security, and reliability, the team enables the company to support company growth and expansion initiatives effectively.
As Staff Software Engineer on provisioning team you will be responsible for determining the team's roadmap and delivering on major initiatives for the team. You will be responsible for provisioning and deploying Robinhood applications and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform. In addition, you will be responsible for establishing security practices and managing costs for Infrastructure.
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
- Design and implement architectures for Robinhood’s applications and services including brokerage, crypto and money, considering scalability, performance, and cost optimization.
- Manage infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, and security configurations
- Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline deployments, scaling, and management tasks
- Monitor infrastructure performance metrics and identify areas for improvement to optimize resource utilization and cost efficiency.
- Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data and comply with industry regulations.
- Set direction and goals for the team regarding project impact, product quality and engineering efficiency
- Lead major initiatives, projects, teams, roll-outs and phased-releases
What you bring
- 8+years of programming experience in a relevant programming language like Python, Golang, or similar
- 6+ years relevant experience building large-scale infrastructure applications or similar experience
- Expertise in one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Understanding of cloud networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, load balancing)
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
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.
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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 salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan.
Toronto, ON
$179,000—$210,000 CAD
Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.
We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.
Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.
