Senior Software Engineer, Backend Full Stack - HR Product

HR Product Engineering

The HR Product Engineering team is the foundational layer of Rippling's unified workforce management system. Our mission is to build seamless, global, and compliant systems that power the entire employee lifecycle, from hire to retire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve both product backend capabilities and user-facing features, working across the stack to make them shine
• Collaborate closely with PMs and designers to translate complex product requirements and visual designs into responsive, high-quality code
• Move quickly and confidently, making smart decisions to fill in the gaps where product details aren’t fully defined—always learning from user feedback
• Play an active role in building a culture of excellence within our product and engineering teams

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a production environment using Python, Django, or related technologies
• Familiarity in frontend development with React or TypeScript
• Exposure and hands-on experience with systems operating at a significant technical and organizational scale
• Strong product intuition: you care about design and user experience and are quick to identify how these could be improved
• Experience shipping complex projects
• Deep understanding of CS/algorithms fundamentals
• Strong communication skills with a variety of stakeholders

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with databases, cloud services, and API integrations
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

Skills

• Python/Django
• React/Typescript
• Database management
• Cloud services (AWS/GCP)
• API integrations
• AWS/GCP
• CI/CD pipelines
• Automated testing

Benefits

• Competitive salary + benefits + equity
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collaborative work environment
• Company commitment to diversity and inclusion

Pay

• Salary range: 180,000 - 280,000 USD per year

Schedule

• Office-based employees must work at least three days a week

Location

• San Francisco, CA
• New York, NY
• Seattle, WA