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Rippling is a unified workforce platform that manages HR and IT—payroll, benefits, computers, apps, and more—in a single system. The company has raised $1.35B from top-tier investors including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, and Sequoia, and was ranked #12 among America's best startup employers by Forbes.
This Staff Software Engineer role is based in Bangalore and focuses on backend systems, distributed architecture, and large-scale data infrastructure. You will lead the design and development of consumer-facing products and systems that power Rippling's platform, working on real-time, high-throughput systems that serve thousands of businesses. The role involves hands-on technical leadership—architecting solutions, mentoring engineers, and solving complex technical challenges at scale.
Key responsibilities include designing and building scalable backend systems and data pipelines, leading architectural decisions for consumer-facing features, collaborating across engineering teams to ensure system reliability and performance, and communicating technical concepts to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 9+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a role leading architecture, designing consumer-facing products, and building systems
- Strong proficiency in backend development, distributed systems, and large-scale data pipelines
- Hands-on experience with data processing frameworks
- Deep knowledge of building and scaling real-time, high-throughput systems
- Experience working on consumer-grade applications with a focus on intuitive user experiences
- Strong analytical and debugging skills with a passion for solving complex technical challenges
- Ability to convey technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering audiences effectively
