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Senior Staff Software Developer, Core Infrastructure

Robinhood
Location
Toronto, Canada
Posted
1 month ago
Department
ENG Infrastructure
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Deep, hands-on expertise with Kubernetes internals
  • Deep working knowledge of Istio and/or Envoy at the source code level
  • HTTP/2 and gRPC wire-level knowledge
  • Terraform at architectural scale
  • Production Go or Python for infrastructure tooling
  • Proven ability to drive cross-functional architectural change across large or complex engineering organizations
What the job really is

As a Senior Staff Software Developer on the Core Infrastructure team, you will lead the architectural evolution of service mesh, compute platform, and infrastructure provisioning at Robinhood. Your role involves standardizing and evolving the deployment of Istio and Envoy, driving Kubernetes platform advancements, and transforming Terraform into a scalable provisioning tool. This position requires deep technical expertise and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to enhance Robinhood's infrastructure capabilities.

Benefits
  • Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, and equity ownership
  • Top tier benefits including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs
  • Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee
  • Lifestyle wallet for flexible employer-paid benefits spending
  • Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, parental leave
  • Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces
Things to weigh
  • In-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week
  • High expectations and a fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
  • The role is focused on infrastructure rather than operations, which may limit exposure to other areas of software development
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Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
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