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Robinhood

Public (NASDAQ: HOOD)

Explore career opportunities at Robinhood, the commission-free trading app serving millions of retail investors. Find engineering, product, and finance roles.

Industry

Financial Technology

Year founded

2013

Employees

3,800

About

Robinhood is a financial technology company that provides commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies through its mobile app and web platform.

The company democratizes access to financial markets for retail investors, particularly millennials and Gen Z users who previously faced high trading fees.

Founded during the 2008 financial crisis, Robinhood has grown to serve over 23 million users and manage billions in assets under custody.

The platform is known for its simple, gamified interface that makes investing accessible to first-time traders.

Headquarters
Menlo Park, California, USA
Key leadership
Vlad Tenev (CEO), Baiju Bhatt (Co-founder)

Notable highlights

  • Pioneered commission-free stock trading in the US retail market
  • Went public via IPO in July 2021 at $38 per share
  • Faced regulatory scrutiny during 2021 GameStop trading halt controversy
  • Expanded into cryptocurrency trading and retirement accounts
  • Processes over $100 billion in trading volume annually

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