Backend Engineer II — Scalable APIs & IT Platform

Rippling; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Rippling is hiring a backend engineer to design, implement, and maintain core services powering our IT product suite. You will work across API design, data modeling, and performance optimization to deliver robust backend capabilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with HR/IT stakeholders, fast iteration, and reliable production systems. Strong Python/Go skills and PostgreSQL experience are required for success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional backend engineer experience with Python or Go.
• Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Ability to balance technical craft with speed and business impact.
• Excellent communication to collaborate with peers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test reliable backend services and APIs at scale.
• Work across API design, data modeling, event modeling, and performance optimization.
• Own development lifecycle for defined features from implementation to production support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and learn from system feedback.

Skills

Backend engineering

Python

Go

Relational databases

Tools

PostgreSQL

Go

Python

Job description

Rippling is hiring a backend engineer to design, implement, and maintain core services powering our IT product suite. You will work across API design, data modeling, and performance optimization to deliver robust backend capabilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with HR/IT stakeholders, fast iteration, and reliable production systems. Strong Python/Go skills and PostgreSQL experience are required for success.