Senior Android Developer

About the role

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.

The Frontend Platform team builds and owns the core frontend infrastructure, frameworks, and developer experience that power every customer-facing product at Robinhood. Their work enables hundreds of product engineers to ship fast, safely, and at scale.

As a Senior Android Developer on the Frontend Platform team, you’ll design and own the core Android frameworks, architecture, and developer tooling that power every Robinhood mobile experience. You’ll set technical standards, improve build and release workflows, and solve systemic challenges around performance, reliability, and safety—so product teams across brokerage, crypto, credit cards, and new initiatives can ship faster with confidence. This is a high-leverage role where your decisions scale across the entire Android org, combining deep technical ownership with cross-team influence in a high-performance, customer-first environment.

The role is based in our Toronto, Canada office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

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.

What you’ll do

• Work with a fast-growing team to revolutionize finance at speed and scale
• Build smooth, stable, and elegant products with Kotlin and the newest Android APIs
• Own features from inception to design, implementation, and launch
• Work cross-functionally with Product Designers, Product Managers, Backend Developers, and Data team
• Work with Kotlin, Android SDK & Jetpack Compose, MVVM, Coroutines & Flow (preferred) OR RxJava, and Retrofit & Room

What you bring

• At least 5+ years of professional Android development experience
• Proficiency with Java or Kotlin
• Motivation to improve Robinhood’s app and codebase to ensure the highest quality for our customers
• Strong product sense and ability to collaborate with Product Managers and Designers
• Experience leading teams, mentoring colleagues, and managing technical projects
• Excellent communication skills and passion for solving technical challenges
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred; equivalent training or work experience also acceptable

What we offer

• Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
• Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits

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.

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.

Vacancy Notice: This job posting represents an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.