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RobinhoodSenior Software Engineer, Tokenization
Robinhood is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Tokenization to join its Tokenization team in Toronto, ON. The position requires working on site at least three days…
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Robinhood is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Tokenization to join its Tokenization team in Toronto, ON. The position requires working on site at least three days per week. Robinhood operates a high-performing environment focused on building financial systems that enable public and private equity to trade 24/7 on decentralized exchanges via the Robinhood Chain. This role suits experienced software engineers who want to design and construct core systems responsible for…
Job Description
Robinhood is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Tokenization to join its Tokenization team in Toronto, ON. The position requires working on site at least three days per week. Robinhood operates a high-performing environment focused on building financial systems that enable public and private equity to trade 24/7 on decentralized exchanges via the Robinhood Chain.
This role suits experienced software engineers who want to design and construct core systems responsible for issuing, custodying, and settling tokenized equities on-chain while keeping them synchronized with traditional brokerage and ledger setups. Candidates will steer complex projects from conception through rollout in a setting where correctness is vital because the applications manage real customer assets continuously across multiple jurisdictions and chains.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with platform, product, legal, and compliance groups to navigate regulatory demands and shape architectural choices. Robinhood offers performance-driven compensation, equity, supplemental health insurance, mental health programs, catered office meals, and a lifestyle wallet for flexible spending.
Responsibilities
- Design, construct, and manage backend services that mint, custody, and settle tokenized equities across major blockchains
- Own technically complex projects from initial design to implementation, rollout, and ongoing operation in a 24/7 system
- Develop the integration layer linking traditional market infrastructure with on-chain systems, including smart contracts, chain indexers, and decentralized exchange trade flows
- Coordinate with product, compliance, legal, and platform units to translate regulatory rules into functional system designs
- Elevate technical standards through design evaluations, code reviews, and hands-on guidance for other engineers
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience with a history of delivering large-scale distributed systems in production environments
- Proficiency in backend development using Go, Python, or Java alongside cloud-native architecture familiarity such as Kafka, Postgres, or Kubernetes
- Demonstrated ability to handle ambiguous, cross-functional projects and make necessary technical tradeoffs
- Availability to work from the Toronto, ON office at least three days per week
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of blockchain fundamentals like EVM, smart contracts, wallets, and on-chain settlement, or a strong willingness to learn them quickly
- Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction beyond personal project scope
Core Skills
Benefits
- Performance-driven compensation featuring multipliers for outsized impact, bonus opportunities, and equity ownership
- Top-tier benefits including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs
- Access to market AI tools and continuous AI skill-building for all employees
- Lifestyle wallet for wellness, childcare, learning, and other flexible spending
- Paid time off including holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and volunteer time off
- Catered meals, events, and workspaces at the Toronto office
- Monthly commuter stipend for in-office commuting costs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location and remote work policy for this role?
This position is based in the employer's Toronto, ON office. In-person attendance is required at least three days per week.
What is the employment type?
The posting specifies a full-time employment type.
What is the salary range for this position?
The base pay range for the Toronto location is $166,000 to $195,000 CAD, with exact compensation depending on factors like education, training, experience, and market demands.
What additional compensation or perks are offered?
The role is eligible for bonus opportunities, equity ownership, supplemental health insurance, a lifestyle wallet, monthly commuter stipends, and paid time off.
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