Staff Full Stack Software Engineer (Backend) - Scheduling

Staff Software Engineer

About the role

Rippling is a company that brings together all of the workforce systems that are typically scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. Our mission is to provide businesses with a single platform to manage their entire employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend systems that power critical workforce management products.
• Deliver high-quality features quickly by balancing speed and safety in your code.
• Own architectural decisions and guide the full product lifecycle, from ideation to production.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other teams to gather customer feedback and refine the product roadmap.
• Mentor and lead junior engineers by sharing your expertise and promoting engineering best practices across the team.
• Shape the future of Rippling’s international expansion by working on some of our most high-impact products.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in backend development with expertise in Python, Django, or similar technologies.
• Experience with React or JavaScript.
• A strong grasp of computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and system design.
• Comfortable working with systems at scale and navigating complex technical challenges.
• A deep understanding of the end user and a passion for creating an intuitive, polished experience.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to solve complex challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms and services.
• Knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.

Benefits

Rippling is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations@rippling.com.

Rippling 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.

Pay

The pay range for this role is: 189,000 - 315,000 USD per year (US Tier 1)

Schedule

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.