Senior Software Engineer, Backend Full Stack - Rippling AI

Rippling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Equity incentives

Job summary

Rippling is looking for a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer to join their new team focused on building AI-first products and experiences. In this essential role, you will define architecture and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience and is proficient with technologies like Python, Django, and React. This position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and equity incentives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a software engineer.
• Experience building and shipping production software in a full‑stack environment.
• Ability to independently break down complex problems and drive them to completion.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement full‑stack features with minimal oversight.
• Translate product requirements into technical solutions across the stack.
• Help define and build the foundational architecture of the new product.
• Collaborate to understand requirements and integrate with Rippling’s platform.
• Write high‑quality, well‑tested code and contribute to technical documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and establish engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

Django

React

Postgres

MongoDB

AWS

Job description

About Rippling

Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance, automating the employee lifecycle in a single system.

About the role

Join us in founding a new team building AI‑first products and experiences that will become core to how our customers manage and grow their businesses. As a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer, you will help define architecture, systems, and product experience, working with product, design, and engineering teams to bring products from idea to scale.

This role will be part of Rippling’s core AI initiatives, so an interest in the intersection of AI and UX is a plus.

What you will do

• Design and implement full‑stack features with minimal oversight
• Translate product requirements into technical solutions across the stack
• Help define and build the foundational architecture of the new product
• Collaborate with other teams across engineering and go‑to‑market to understand requirements and integrate with Rippling’s platform
• Write high‑quality, well‑tested code and contribute to technical documentation
• Participate in code reviews and help establish engineering best practices for the team

What you will need

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a software engineer
• Experience building and shipping production software in a full‑stack environment
• Familiarity with technologies like Python, Django, React, Postgres, MongoDB, and AWS (or similar)
• Ability to independently break down complex problems and drive them to completion
• Strong product instincts and a track record of working effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Comfort working in an early‑stage environment where priorities may shift quickly

Benefits

This role will receive a competitive salary, benefits, and equity. Salary for US‑based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges listed on our website based on location.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email [e-mail].