We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems

We’re looking for bold thinkers

Sharp problem-solvers

Builders who are wired to make an impact

Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers

We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do

Expectations are high, and so are the rewards

Our backend developers sit at the core of how Robinhood works — powering the financial products that millions of people rely on every day

We build and scale the services, infrastructure, and data systems behind brokerage, crypto, payments, and more

We move fast, hold high standards, and solve problems that actually matter — at a scale that very few developers ever get the chance to touch

As a Software Developer Intern, Backend, you won’t be on the sidelines — you’ll own a meaningful project end-to-end, from initial scoping through to production

You’ll be embedded on a real team, working directly with experienced developers, diving deep into how the US financial system actually operates, and shipping software that meets the correctness and scale requirements of a live financial platform

This is a winter where you’ll leave with real impact to show for it!





Own a high-impact backend project from initial scoping through launch — you’ll drive the work, not just support it

Partner with a dedicated mentor who will guide you from onboarding through shipping, deepening your understanding of our tech stack and financial domain along the way

Design, build, test, and release software solutions that meet the correctness and scalability requirements of a real financial platform

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Robinhood to solve critical problems that span the organization

Maintain and scale an existing codebase using technologies such as Python/Django, Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Memcached, AWS, and Kubernetes

Currently enrolled in a full time, degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date of Winter 2027 or Spring 2028Solid communication skills and an ability to drive large projects forward in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environmentPrior software development experience from internships, hackathons, or personal projectsStrong CS fundamentals and deep understanding of best coding practicesPassion and interest in financial technology and building fintech products and servicesFamiliarity with Python/Django or Go, and an understanding of relational databases and transactions

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📌 Backend Software Developer Intern/Co-op (Winter 2027) (Ontario)
🏢 Robinhood
📍 Ontario