Staff Full Stack Engineer (Frontend) - Time Products

Rippling; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Rippling is seeking an experienced Staff Full Stack Engineer to join the Time Products team, building key platforms that empower companies to manage their workforce globally.

You will own architectural design, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product, design and other teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions as Rippling expands internationally. This role offers a competitive salary, equity and the chance to shape the future of our time management products.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience using React, React Native, Python/Django or similar systems.
• Strong CS fundamentals with scalable, high‑quality system design.
• Product-minded with focus on user experience and design.
• Willingness to learn new technologies like React Native.
• Entrepreneurial spirit to navigate ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Proven leadership in design discussions and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build & Innovate: write clean, scalable code while driving architecture and technical design of our products.
• Set the Bar for Engineering Excellence: maintain high-quality software, reliability, and security at scale.
• Lead Design & Architecture: own technical design of new features aligned with long-term goals.
• Mentor & Elevate the Team: guide junior engineers and foster continuous improvement.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with product managers, designers, and teams to refine the roadmap.

Skills

React

React Native

Python/Django

Backend engineering

CS fundamentals

Product-minded

Leadership

Job description

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Staff Full Stack Engineer to join our Time Products team, where you’ll build critical products that empower companies to manage their workforce on a global scale. You’ll work across our various products such as Scheduling, Time & Attendance and Leave Management and drive a roadmap across web, backend and mobile surfaces.

This team is at the heart of Rippling’s international growth, and we’re preparing to launch key initiatives in 2026. As a Staff Engineer, you’ll be a central figure in shaping the future of our products and how we expand our impact worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

• Build & Innovate: Write clean, scalable code while driving the architecture and technical design of our most critical products. You’ll play a key role in defining the technical roadmap and ensuring the quality of the solutions we ship.
• Set the Bar for Engineering Excellence: As a senior technical leader, you’ll set the standards for high-quality software. You’ll help the team move quickly without sacrificing reliability or security, ensuring that Rippling’s products remain fast, efficient, and reliable at scale.
• Lead Design & Architecture: Own and guide the technical design of new features, ensuring they’re both innovative and aligned with the company’s long‑term goals. Collaborate with engineers across teams to ensure we’re solving the right problems.
• Mentor & Elevate the Team: Guide and mentor junior engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally. Lead by example in delivering results and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Drive Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other teams to prioritize and refine our product roadmap. Your deep technical knowledge will help turn customer feedback into robust, high‑quality engineering solutions.

What You’ll Need:

• Experience: 7+ years of hands‑on backend engineering experience using React, React Native, Python/Django or similar systems.
• Deep Technical Expertise: Strong computer science fundamentals with experience designing and optimizing complex systems that operate at scale. You’re comfortable solving technical challenges at both the micro and macro levels.
• Product‑Oriented Mindset: You care about more than just code—you understand the product, user experience, and design. You’re quick to spot opportunities for improvement and take initiative to make those changes.
• Learning Mindset: You’re willing to dive in and learn new technologies, such as React Native. You’re focused on solving problems using the right tools and are willing to stretch beyond your comfort zone to do so.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: You thrive in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments and are driven to identify and solve big, impactful problems. Your ability to adapt and innovate allows you to navigate complex technical and organizational challenges.
• Leadership: You’ve led technical design discussions and collaborated cross‑functionally to build robust, scalable systems. You’re not just a coder—you’re a mentor, a collaborator, and a leader who elevates the entire team.

Additional Information:

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, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email [e-mail].

Rippling highly values having employees working in‑office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office‑based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.

This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US‑based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here.

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.