Senior Backend Engineer - Scheduling & Global Workforce

Rippling; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Rippling in Seattle is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Scheduling team. You’ll build scalable backend systems powering global workforce management and influence architecture decisions that shape the product lifecycle.

You’ll move fast with precision, collaborate cross-functionally with product managers and designers, and mentor junior engineers as Rippling expands internationally. Major initiatives are launching in 2026, offering high impact and growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in backend development.
• Proficiency with Python and/or Django.
• Frontend knowledge with React or JavaScript.
• Strong CS fundamentals, algorithms, and system design.
• Product-focused mindset and user-centric delivery.

Responsibilities

• Write Exceptional Code: Build scalable, maintainable backend systems for workforce management products.
• Move Fast, But with Precision: Deliver high-quality features quickly while ensuring safety.
• Drive Architecture & Design: Own architectural decisions end-to-end, from ideation to production.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with product managers, designers, and other teams to refine the roadmap.
• Mentor & Lead: Support growth of junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.
• Shape the Future: Influence team culture, structure, and processes as an early member of the team.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Django

React

JavaScript

Algorithms & system design

Product focus

Entrepreneurial spirit

Tools

React

JavaScript

Job description

Rippling in Seattle is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Scheduling team. You’ll build scalable backend systems powering global workforce management and influence architecture decisions that shape the product lifecycle.

You’ll move fast with precision, collaborate cross-functionally with product managers and designers, and mentor junior engineers as Rippling expands internationally. Major initiatives are launching in 2026, offering high impact and growth.