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RipplingRipplingNew York, NY

Staff Full Stack Software Engineer

Build scalable backend systems and influence architecture for Rippling's Scheduling product, which manages workforce scheduling, labor costs, forecasting, and attendance for hourly employees. Requires 8+ years backend experience with Python/Django, React/JS knowledge, strong CS fundamentals, and product focus.

189k – 315k/yr
Hybrid8+ YOEFullstack Engineering

About the role

What you will do

  • Build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend systems that power critical workforce management products.
  • Deliver high-quality features quickly by balancing speed and safety in your code.
  • Own architectural decisions and guide the full product lifecycle, from ideation to production.
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and other teams to gather customer feedback and refine the product roadmap.
  • Support the growth of junior engineers by sharing your expertise and promoting engineering best practices across the team.
  • As an early member of this team, have a direct influence on team culture, structure, and processes.

What you will need

  • 8+ years of experience in backend development with expertise in Python, Django, or similar technologies.
  • Experience with React or JavaScript.
  • Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and system design. Comfortable working with systems at scale and navigating complex technical challenges.
  • Care deeply about the end user, product design, and delivering an intuitive, polished experience.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, unstructured environment. Identify problems, own them, and create solutions that have a lasting impact.

Skills

PythonDjangoReactJavaScriptSystem DesignAlgorithms
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