Staff Software Developer, Cloud Networking

<div class="content-intro"><h2>Join us in building the future of finance.</h2> <p>Our mission is to democratize finance for all. <a href="https://www.cerulli.com/press-releases/cerulli-anticipates-124-trillion-in-wealth-will-transfer-through-2048" target="_blank">An estimated $124 trillion of assets</a> 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.</p></div><h3 data-start="235" data-end="260">About the team + role</h3> <p>We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems.<strong> </strong>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.&nbsp;</p> <p data-start="262" data-end="587">The Cloud Networking team’s mission is to build scalable, secure, and reliable networking infrastructure that powers communication across all Robinhood services. We enable our engineering teams to build and operate microservices seamlessly by providing foundational networking capabilities that are resilient and transparent.</p> <p data-start="235" data-end="260">We’re looking for a Staff Software Platform Engineer to design, build, and evolve our foundational platform for large-scale services—focusing on AWS, Kubernetes (K8s) on Amazon EKS, modern networking, and a robust Istio service mesh to deliver secure, reliable, and performant systems. This role is part of the Network Service Discovery and Communication (SDC) team, responsible for service discovery, traffic management, and resilient service-to-service communication across our platform.</p> <p><strong>This role is based in our </strong><strong>Toronto</strong><strong> office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 3 </strong><strong>days per week.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.</p> <h3 data-start="1303" data-end="1321">What you’ll do</h3> <ul> <li>Lead technical strategy and execution for platform networking, traffic management, and service-to-service communication across multi-tenant/multi-cluster <strong>EKS</strong> environments.</li> <li>Design and operate resilient service mesh topologies with <strong>Istio</strong>, including mTLS, traffic policies, ingress/egress, rate limiting, and observability, with <strong>Envoy</strong>-based extensions where appropriate.</li> <li>Define and implement platform standards for <strong>HTTP/REST</strong> and <strong>gRPC</strong> APIs, including versioning, contract governance, and performance/SLO baselines.</li> <li>Build automation, tooling, and paved roads in <strong>Python</strong> and <strong>Go (Golang)</strong> to improve developer productivity, operational safety, and release velocity.</li> <li>Create and maintain <strong>Terraform</strong>-based <strong>Infrastructure as Code (IaC)</strong> modules, pipelines, and guardrails for secure, auditable, and scalable infrastructure changes.</li> <li>Partner with security, networking, and application teams to drive end-to-end solutions for identity, encryption, zero-downtime migrations, and incident readiness.</li> <li>Provide technical leadership: drive roadmaps, set success metrics, de-risk complex projects, communicate tradeoffs, and mentor senior engineers.</li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1876" data-end="1894">What you bring</h3> <ul> <li>Experience with <strong>AWS</strong> network communication fundamentals (VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, NLB/ALB, PrivateLink, NAT, DNS).</li> <li>Strong understanding of <strong>Kubernetes (K8s)</strong> and <strong>AWS EKS</strong> operations at scale (cluster lifecycle, node pools, autoscaling, admission control, CRDs).</li> <li>Strong understanding of <strong>HTTP/REST</strong> and <strong>gRPC</strong> protocol fundamentals, including performance, reliability, and backward compatibility.</li> <li>Strong understanding of <strong>Istio</strong> service mesh; <strong>Envoy</strong> experience is a strong plus.</li> <li>Exceptional <strong>traffic communication troubleshooting</strong> skills across L3–L7, including packet capture/analysis, Envoy/Istio telemetry, and debugging DNS/TLS/MTLS and routing policies.</li> <li>Strong scripting/programming skills in <strong>Python</strong> and <strong>Golang</strong>.</li> <li>Experience with <strong>Terraform</strong> and <strong>Infrastructure as Code (IaC)</strong> best practices.</li> <li>Strong <strong>leadership</strong> skills to lead projects end-to-end: planning, execution, stakeholder alignment, and presentation/communication.</li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What we offer</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li>Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career</li> <li>Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, and equity ownership</li> <li>Top tier benefits to fuel your work, including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs</li> <li>Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible employer-paid benefits spending account expenses beyond traditional benefits such as wellness, childcare, learning, and more.</li> <li>Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, and more!</li> <li>Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.&nbsp;</li> <li>Monthly commuter stipend to help offset in-office commuting costs</li> </ul> <p data-start="2466" data-end="2956">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 <a class="decorated-link" href="https://robinhood.hracuity.net/webform/index/752875e4-42ba-4dff-9951-fd51e315997e" target="_new" data-start="2713" data-end="2826">Applicant Accommodation Form</a> to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation.</p> <p><strong>AI Usage Disclosure:</strong> 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.</p> <p data-start="2466" data-end="2956"><strong>Vacancy Notice: </strong>This job posting represents an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><strong>In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Base Pay Range:</span></p></div><div class="title">Toronto, ON</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$200,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$235,000 CAD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Click <a href="https://careers.robinhood.com/benefits" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.</p> <p>If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.</p> <p>Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. 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