Senior Backend Engineer - Scalable, Secure Systems

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

Job summary

A leading workforce management platform is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement backend services and APIs. The role requires over 5 years of experience and expertise in Python or Go, as well as a deep understanding of distributed systems architecture. Candidates will work in a collaborative environment in San Francisco, CA, ensuring high-volume scale and security in system design. The competitive salary ranges from $159,000 to $278,250 per year, along with benefits and equity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a production environment.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems and relational databases.
• Strong understanding of computer science and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core backend services and APIs.
• Ensure systems are built for high-volume scale and reliability.
• Mentor engineers on backend best practices.

Skills

Experience in Python, Go, or similar backend language

Distributed systems architecture

Data modeling expertise

Performance optimization

Strong communication skills

Job description

A leading workforce management platform is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement backend services and APIs. The role requires over 5 years of experience and expertise in Python or Go, as well as a deep understanding of distributed systems architecture. Candidates will work in a collaborative environment in San Francisco, CA, ensuring high-volume scale and security in system design. The competitive salary ranges from $159,000 to $278,250 per year, along with benefits and equity.