Software Developer Intern/Co-op, Backend (Fall 2025)

Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

With growth as the top priority...

The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

About the team + role

At Robinhood, you will be building and owning certain backend services and infrastructure that power our core financial products. You will also gain a unique look into how the US financial systems works on the inside and strengthen your financial-domain knowledge.

As a Software Developer Co-Op on the Ops Platform team at Robinhood, you'll be part of the team that builds tools and automations that power Robinhood’s operational capabilities across the entire organization. By collaborating with a diverse range of operational teams, including Fraud Operations, Account Operations, and FinCrimes Operations, we create centralized case management platform, and solutions that enable operational efficiency by automating manual tasks.

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

• Work closely with a dedicated mentor who will guide you through your co-op, from onboarding to making an impact at Robinhood, while deepening your understanding of our tech stack and the financial domain.
• Design, build, test, and release software solutions that meet stringent correctness and scalability requirements.
• Leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to assist operational teams in triaging cases, improving accuracy, and reducing turnaround time.
• Partner with various cross-functional teams to solve critical problems across the Robinhood organization.
• Maintain and scale an existing codebase using technologies such as Python/Django and Go
  
  

What You Bring

• Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date in Spring/Winter 2026.
• Strong CS fundamentals.
• Passion and interest in financial technology.
• Prior software engineering experience from internships, hackathons, or side projects.
• Familiarity with Python/Django or Go, and an understanding of relational databases and transactions.
• A passion for finance and a desire to learn more about the domain.
  
  

What We Offer

• Market competitive compensation structure
• Quarterly lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Time away including company holidays, paid time off, and sick time!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits
  
  

Our team is here to enable an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you need additional assistance throughout the interview process related to a physical or mental condition, or if there is something our team can do to enable a more accessible experience at any time, please notify our team by completing this Applicant Accommodation Form.

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 salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed.

Toronto, ON

$33—$33 CAD

Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.

We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.