Senior Backend Engineer, Global FinTech Platform

Rippling; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 278,250; Full time

Job summary

Rippling is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Financial Product in San Francisco, CA. You will design and implement core backend services and APIs that power critical product capabilities. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in Python or Go and expertise in distributed systems architecture.

This role includes a competitive salary ranging from 159,000 to 278,250 USD per year, alongside benefits and equity. Rippling values a collaborative work environment, requiring in-office attendance at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a production environment using Python, Go, or similar high-scale backend language.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems architecture, data modeling, and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of CS/algorithms fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and implementation of core backend services and APIs.
• Ensure systems are built for high-volume scale, reliability, and security.
• Elevate the team's technical standards and mentor engineers.

Skills

Python

Go

Distributed systems architecture

Data modeling

Performance optimization of relational databases

CS/algorithms fundamentals

Exceptional communication skills

Job description

Rippling is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Financial Product in San Francisco, CA. You will design and implement core backend services and APIs that power critical product capabilities. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in Python or Go and expertise in distributed systems architecture.

This role includes a competitive salary ranging from 159,000 to 278,250 USD per year, alongside benefits and equity. Rippling values a collaborative work environment, requiring in-office attendance at least three days per week.