Staff Backend Engineer — Scheduling for Global Scale

Rippling (Netherlands); New York (NY); On-site; USD 189,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Rippling is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Scheduling team, building scalable backend systems that power workforce management, including labor cost visibility, forecasting, and attendance tracking across a global scale.

You will own architecture, collaborate with product and design teams, and mentor engineers while contributing to the evolution of Rippling’s Time product and international expansion. A competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong Python and Django expertise.
• Experience with large-scale systems and API design.
• Proactive product-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable backend systems for workforce management.
• Own architectural decisions across the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with PMs, designers, and other teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Contribute to team culture and processes.
• Deliver high-quality features with speed and safety.

Skills

Python

Django

Backend development

System design

Algorithms

React/JavaScript

Mentor/lead

Tools

React

JavaScript

APIs

Job description

Rippling is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Scheduling team, building scalable backend systems that power workforce management, including labor cost visibility, forecasting, and attendance tracking across a global scale.

You will own architecture, collaborate with product and design teams, and mentor engineers while contributing to the evolution of Rippling’s Time product and international expansion. A competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits are offered.