Robinhood•5 days ago
Software Developer Intern, Backend
Recruiter Fit Breakdown & Candid Summary
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This internship is tailored for students graduating in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028 seeking hands-on backend fintech experience.
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Candidates will own an end-to-end project, working with Python, Go, and distributed systems in a hybrid Toronto office.
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Expect high performance standards, fast-paced execution, and mentorship within a mission-driven financial platform.
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Students without foundational computer science knowledge or those unable to work hybrid in Toronto should not apply.
Role Responsibilities
- 1Own a high-impact backend project from initial scoping through launch
- 2Partner with a dedicated mentor to guide onboarding and software delivery
- 3Design, build, test, and release software solutions meeting financial platform scalability requirements
- 4Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve critical organizational problems
- 5Maintain and scale existing codebase using technologies like Python, Go, and Kubernetes
Skills Matrix
Must-Have Skills
Computer Science Fundamentals(CS fundamentals)
Python
Go
Relational Databases(PostgreSQL)
Nice-to-Have Skills
Django
Kafka
Redis
Kubernetes(k8s)
AWS
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