Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Platform

rippling

New York, NY, United States
Base: competitive salary aligned by location; bonu...
On-site
High-scale backend development with python or go
Distributed systems architecture expertise
Performance optimization of relational databases
Rippling provides a unified platform to manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle including HR, IT, and Finance

Job Summary

  • Rippling provides a unified platform to manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle including HR, IT, and Finance.
  • The Platform Engineering team builds foundational infrastructure and shared services that enable 1,000+ engineers to ship reliable and scalable features.
  • This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and equity, and values in-office collaboration at least three days a week for employees near the office.

Matching Summary

Rippling provides a unified platform to manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle including HR, IT, and Finance.

Salary

Base: competitive salary aligned by location; Bonus/Equity: included; Benefits: included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • high-scale backend development with Python or Go
  • distributed systems architecture expertise
  • performance optimization of relational databases
  • building scalable and secure backend services
  • collaborating with cross-functional teams

Nice-to-have

  • mentoring engineers on backend best practices
  • leading code and design reviews
  • strong communication with technical stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years production experience in backend languages
  • experience with distributed systems and data modeling
  • strong CS fundamentals and complex project delivery
  • exceptional communication skills
  • work authorization in the United States

Work Rights

Work authorization in the United States required

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