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RobinhoodSoftware Developer Intern/Co-op, Backend (Winter 2027)
Robinhood seeks a Software Developer Intern for its backend team to help build financial products used by millions. Operating within the fintech sector, Robinhood focuses on…
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Robinhood seeks a Software Developer Intern for its backend team to help build financial products used by millions. Operating within the fintech sector, Robinhood focuses on brokerage, cryptocurrency, and payment services. This internship is structured for the Winter 2027 term and takes place at the company's Toronto, Ontario office. Selected interns take charge of a major backend assignment from planning to production. Participants work alongside experienced software engineers, receive guidance…
Job Description
Robinhood seeks a Software Developer Intern for its backend team to help build financial products used by millions. Operating within the fintech sector, Robinhood focuses on brokerage, cryptocurrency, and payment services. This internship is structured for the Winter 2027 term and takes place at the company's Toronto, Ontario office.
Selected interns take charge of a major backend assignment from planning to production. Participants work alongside experienced software engineers, receive guidance from a dedicated mentor, and build systems adhering to the scale and correctness standards of a live financial network. The position requires working on-site in Toronto at least three days each week.
This opportunity is designed for students who want hands-on experience in financial technology and the ability to ship production-level software. The company offers competitive hourly compensation of $40 CAD for the Toronto location, along with perks such as catered meals, wellness wallets, and access to artificial intelligence tooling.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high-impact backend project independently from initial scoping through launch
- Partner with an assigned mentor from onboarding to project delivery
- Design, construct, test, and release software solutions for a live financial platform
- Cooperate with cross-functional departments to address organizational problems
- Maintain and scale existing codebases utilizing Python, Django, Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Memcached, AWS, and Kubernetes
Requirements
- Enrollment in a full-time, degree-seeking academic program
- Expected graduation date of Winter 2027 or Spring 2028
- On-site attendance at the Toronto, ON office at least three days per week
Qualifications
- Strong computer science fundamentals with an understanding of best coding practices
- Effective communication skills with the ability to advance projects in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated interest in financial technology and fintech product development
- Prior software development background gained through internships, personal projects, or hackathons
- Familiarity with Python, Django, Go, relational databases, and transactions
Core Skills
Benefits
- Market competitive compensation structure
- Quarterly lifestyle wallet for wellness, learning, and development
- Access to market AI tools and continuous AI skill-building
- Paid time off, sick time, and company holidays
- Lively office environment featuring catered meals and fully stocked kitchens
- Geo-specific commuter benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location and remote work policy for this internship?
The role is based in the Toronto, ON office and requires working on-site at least three days per week.
What is the hourly salary for this position?
The expected hourly pay rate for the Toronto office is $40 CAD.
When is the expected graduation date required for applicants?
Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time degree program with an expected graduation date in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.
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