Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Data Cloud

About the role

The Data Cloud Team at Rippling focuses on developing and maintaining the data infrastructure and AI capabilities that power Rippling's unified platform. This role involves working on distributed processing engines and databases, developing high-quality software, and contributing to product design and implementation discussions.

Responsibilities

• Work on distributed processing engines and distributed databases
• Develop high-quality software with attention to detail using tech stacks like Python, MongoDB, CDC, and Kafka
• Leverage big data technologies such as Aurora, Trino, Presto, Pinot, Iceberg, Flink, and more
• Create data platforms, data lakes, and data ingestion systems that work at scale
• Build custom programming languages within the Rippling Platform
• Design, develop, code, and test software systems, improvements, products, and user-facing experiences
• Contribute to product design and implementation discussions
• Find and build unique solutions to implement projects from the idea phase to production

Requirements

• 6+ years experience in backend engineering roles
• Experience writing testable and performant backend code
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to thrive in an environment that grants you a lot of autonomy to explore creative solutions

Qualifications

• Additional Information

Ripping is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accomodations@rippling.com

Ripping highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.

This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here.

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.

The pay range for this role is: 168,000 - 280,000 USD per year(US San Francisco Bay Area) 168,000 - 280,000 USD per year(US Tier 1)