Backend Platform Engineer II: Core APIs & Systems

Rippling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Rippling is seeking a Software Engineer II, Backend for the Platform Team in New York. You will design, implement, and scale backend services and APIs powering core product features, while collaborating with other engineering disciplines to deliver secure, reliable platform capabilities.

You will work on data modeling, event modeling, and performance improvements, with an emphasis on rapid delivery and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional backend experience with Python/Go.
• Experience with relational databases, especially PostgreSQL.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing product needs.
• Excellent communication of complex technical ideas to peers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test reliable backend services and APIs at scale.
• Work across domains including API design, data modeling, and performance optimization.
• Own development lifecycle from implementation to deployment and monitoring in production.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams and learn from code and system feedback.

Skills

Backend engineering

Python

Go

Relational databases

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

Rippling is seeking a Software Engineer II, Backend for the Platform Team in New York. You will design, implement, and scale backend services and APIs powering core product features, while collaborating with other engineering disciplines to deliver secure, reliable platform capabilities.

You will work on data modeling, event modeling, and performance improvements, with an emphasis on rapid delivery and measurable impact.