Backend Platform Engineer — Scale Core APIs & Systems

Rippling; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 236,250; Full time

Job summary

Rippling is seeking a Backend Engineer in San Francisco to design and implement backend services and APIs for core product features. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, preferably with languages like Python or Go, and strong skills in relational databases. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $236,250 annually, accompanied by benefits and equity. Rippling values in-office collaboration; employees are expected to work in office at least three days a week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience as a backend engineer, preferably with Python, Go, or similar.
• Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement reliable backend services and APIs.
• Work across API design, data modeling, and optimizing service performance.
• Own the development lifecycle for defined features.

Skills

Backend software development

Python

Go

Relational databases

API design

Data modeling

Event modeling

Education

2+ years of professional experience as a backend engineer

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

Rippling is seeking a Backend Engineer in San Francisco to design and implement backend services and APIs for core product features. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, preferably with languages like Python or Go, and strong skills in relational databases. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $236,250 annually, accompanied by benefits and equity. Rippling values in-office collaboration; employees are expected to work in office at least three days a week.