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.
We’re thrilled to be expanding this year as Robinhood is hiring world-class engineering talent in Toronto. Our Hoodies in Canada will enable Robinhood to continue creating great financial products on our journey towards democratizing finance for all.
Robinhood is a metrics driven company and data is foundational to all key decisions from growth strategy to product optimization to our day-to-day operations. We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to build and maintain foundational datasets that will allow us to reliably and efficiently power decision making at Robinhood. These datasets include application events, database snapshots, and the derived datasets that describe and track Robinhood's key metrics across all products. You’ll partner closely with engineers, data scientists and business teams to power analytics, experimentation, and machine learning use cases. We are a fast-paced team in a fast growing company and this is a unique opportunity to help lay the foundation for reliable, impactful, data-driven decisions across the company for years to come.
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- Help define and build key datasets across all Robinhood product areas. Lead the evolution of these datasets as use cases grow.
- Build scalable data pipelines using Python, Spark and Airflow to move data from different applications into our data lake.
- Partner with upstream engineering teams to enhance data generation patterns.
- Partner with data consumers across Robinhood to understand consumption patterns and design intuitive data models.
- Ideate and contribute to shared data engineering tooling and standards.
- Define and promote data engineering best practices across the company.
- CS background or any other relevant fields of study.
- Strong product mindset
- 4+ years of experience and a Bachelors degree or 2+ years and a Masters degree
- Experience building high-quality data solutions
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Expertise building data pipelines using open source frameworks (Hadoop, Spark, etc)
- Expertise in one or more programming languages (ideally Python).
- Strong SQL (Presto, Spark SQL, etc) skills.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (Looker, Tableau, etc).
- Great communication skills and ability to democratize data through actionable insights and solutions.
- Passion for working and learning in a fast-growing company.
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.
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.
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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.
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Skills Required
- Computer science background or another relevant field of study
- Strong product mindset
- 4+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 2+ years with a master's degree
- Experience building high-quality data solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Expertise building data pipelines using open-source frameworks such as Hadoop and Spark
- Expertise in one or more programming languages, ideally Python
- Strong SQL skills, including Presto or Spark SQL
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Looker or Tableau
- Strong communication skills and ability to democratize data through actionable insights and solutions
- Passion for working and learning in a fast-growing company
Robinhood Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Robinhood and has not been reviewed or approved by Robinhood.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as best-in-class, with strong medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental-health support, and life and disability insurance. Low premiums and solid dependent coverage are also noted, reinforcing the strength of core health benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants through RSUs and an ESPP are standard, and for many tech roles equity meaningfully lifts total compensation when the stock performs. Clear multi-year vesting schedules make ownership accessible as a core part of the pay mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and fertility benefits are emphasized, with generous paid time for new parents cited as a standout. Family-oriented policies are consistently portrayed as a strong component of the package.
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What We Do
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) transformed financial services by introducing commission-free stock trading and democratizing access to the markets for millions of investors. Today, Robinhood, through its subsidiaries, lets you trade stocks, options, futures (which includes event contracts), and crypto, invest for retirement, earn with Robinhood Gold, and access an expert-managed portfolio with Robinhood Strategies. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Robinhood puts customers in the driver’s seat, delivering unprecedented value and products intentionally designed for a new generation of investors. Additional information about Robinhood can be found at www.robinhood.com.
Why Work With Us
At Robinhood, we are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. Every role can make a real impact. We’re a team of builders, doers, and bold thinkers who thrive in a high-performance environment and take pride in raising the bar for ourselves and the millions of customers we serve.
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