# Staff Software Engineer, Inventory Management

**Company:** [Rippling](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/rippling)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Skills:** Python, Django, React, AI, Warehouse Management Systems, API Integrations, Logistics, MDM, Encryption, Antivirus
**Posted:** 2026-02-16

> Staff Software Engineer leading device inventory management, driving AI automation, global logistics integrations, and fullstack development for hardware lifecycle from procurement to buyback. Requires backend expertise (Python/Django), frontend skills (React), and experience scaling complex systems.

## Job Description

## Key Responsibilities
- **Drive AI-First Automation**: Build AI-driven workflows to predict hardware needs based on hiring profiles and automate inventory replenishment.
- **Architect Global Expansion**: Design integration layers for third-party suppliers and logistics to scale from 40 to 130 countries.
- **Master Complex Integrations**: Build resilient systems handling third-party data discrepancies to maintain Rippling as the source of truth.
- **Fullstack Product Ownership**: Focus on complex backend architecture while building intuitive frontend interfaces for admins.
- **Bridge Physical & Digital Security**: Ensure shipped devices are provisioned with encryption, antivirus, and compliance software.

## About you
- **Technical Leadership**: Proven Staff/Principal Engineer experience scaling complex systems.
- **Fullstack Proficiency**: Strong backend expertise (**Python/Django** preferred), able to work in frontend (**React**).
- **Pragmatic Problem Solving**: Experience with unreliable third-party APIs and building fault-tolerant systems.
- **A Product Mentality**: Proactive feature suggestions improving user experience for hiring managers/IT admins.
- **Experience with Logistics/Integrations (Bonus)**: Warehouse management systems (WMS), supply chain, or heavy API integrations.
- **High Agency**: Own full project lifecycle from discovery to deployment.

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