Staff Backend Engineer — Global Workforce Platform, Equity

Rippling; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Rippling is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for the Scheduling team. You will build scalable backend systems for workforce management, delivering visibility into labor cost, attendance, and forecasting at global scale.

You’ll own architecture, partner with product and design, and mentor engineers. This early team member will influence culture and processes as Rippling expands internationally in 2026 and beyond.

This role requires 8+ years in backend with Python/Django and frontend familiarity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in backend development with Python/Django or similar technologies.
• Frontend knowledge with React or JavaScript.
• Strong CS fundamentals, algorithms, and system design.

Responsibilities

• Write scalable, high‑performance backend systems powering workforce management products.
• Deliver high‑quality features quickly while balancing speed and safety in your code.
• Own architectural decisions and guide the full product lifecycle, from ideation to production.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with product managers, designers, and other teams to refine the product roadmap.
• Mentor and lead junior engineers and promote engineering best practices across the team.
• Shape the future: influence team culture, structure, and processes as an early member.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Django

Frontend development

React

JavaScript

Algorithms & design

Product-focused

Entrepreneurial spirit

Job description

Rippling is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for the Scheduling team. You will build scalable backend systems for workforce management, delivering visibility into labor cost, attendance, and forecasting at global scale.

You’ll own architecture, partner with product and design, and mentor engineers. This early team member will influence culture and processes as Rippling expands internationally in 2026 and beyond.

This role requires 8+ years in backend with Python/Django and frontend familiarity.