Senior Software Engineer, New San Francisco, CA, United States

Ripple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Equity

Wellness program

Catered lunches

Job summary

Ripple Inc. is seeking a software engineer in San Francisco, CA, to build scalable backend services for cryptocurrency fintech. You will own from requirements to deployment, align with security and performance goals, and collaborate across engineering teams in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role emphasizes Java with Spring, cloud architectures on AWS, and modern persistence layers (Aurora/DynamoDB), with telecommuting up to 50% within the same location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of progressive software development experience.
• Master's degree plus 3 years of software development experience.
• 3 years of experience coding in Java with Spring or Spring Boot Framework.
• 3 years of experience with Messaging Stream Solutions.
• 3 years of experience with modern persistence technologies in payments/banking/e-commerce backed by Aurora or DynamoDB.
• 3 years of experience with at least one frontend framework (React JS or Angular Js).
• 3 years of experience with Typescript, Golang, Scala, Rust, or Python.
• 3 years of experience building cloud apps on AWS with Docker or Kubernetes.
• 3 years of experience with Agile development of distributed services.

Responsibilities

• Build reliable, scalable, high‑performance compliance systems that support business objectives.
• Lead full SDLC: requirements capture, design, testing, deployment and improvement of backend apps.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and ensure engineering excellence standards.

Skills

Java with Spring/Spring Boot

Messaging Stream Solutions

Aurora or DynamoDB

React JS

Angular Js

Typescript

Golang

Scala

Rust

Python

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Spring Framework

Job description

Please note this is for San Francisco, CA, United States. You only need toapply to one location if there are multiple listed for the job.

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

Build reliable, scalable, and high-performance compliance systems (software) that support business objectives, leveraging ourcryptocurrency fintech products to deliver innovative customer experiences. Drive the full software development lifecycle,including capturing and analyzing requirements (user needs, software requirements, and performance requirements). Applysound design principles to robust software. Perform unit and integration testing. Design, deploy, and continuously improvebackend applications, in collaboration with wider Ripple cross-functional technical teams. Implement and drive coding, testing,and deployment processes at Ripple, raising these processes to Ripple’s engineering excellence standards.

Telecommuting permitted up to 50% per week within same geographic location as assigned office location.

40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field plus 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate software development experience.

Alternatively, must have a Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field plus 3 years of software development experience.

Must have 3 years of experience coding in Java with Spring or Spring Boot Framework.

Must have 3 years of experience with Messaging Stream Solutions.

Must have 3 years of experience in building systems backed by modern persistence technologies in payments, banking, e-commerce domains, backed by Aurora or DynamoDB.

Must have 3 years of experience working with at least one of the following web frontend frameworks:

• React JS,
• Angular Js

Must have 3 years of experience with Typescript, Golang, Scala, Rust, or Python.

Must have 3 years of experience building cloud applications on AWS, and technologies using Docker or Kubernetes.

Must have 3 years of experience using Agile development of distributed services, with a focus on robust software design, scalability and security

For positions that will be based in CA, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.

CA Annual Base Salary Range

$200,340 — $200,540 USD

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
• Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.