# Senior Engineering Manager - Payroll Platform

**Company:** [Rippling](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/rippling)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Backend Systems, Distributed Systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Platforms, Infrastructure Reliability, System Design, Orchestration, High-Concurrency Systems, Payroll Processing
**Posted:** 2026-08-10

> Leads the Payroll Platform engineering organization, directing backend architecture, distributed systems, infrastructure reliability, and complex payroll orchestration. The role requires 10+ years of software engineering experience, senior leadership experience, and a track record of developing Engineering Managers and scalable platform teams.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead the backend strategy for evolving the Run Management engine to handle massive data throughput and complex orchestration logic.
- Manage the flow of raw HR inputs into the calculation engine, ensuring accurate and reliable outputs for high-stakes financial processes.
- Lead platform systems design, infrastructure reliability, and backend efficiency.
- Collaborate across Onboarding and Payroll Processing teams to ensure the Run Management layer provides a seamless interface.
- Build scalable products, develop high-performing teams, and attract and retain top talent.

## Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience.
- 5+ years in a senior leadership capacity.
- Experience with high-concurrency systems and distributed platform architecture.
- Background building robust systems on cloud infrastructure.
- Experience managing data platform or infrastructure-heavy teams.
- Significant experience coaching and developing Engineering Managers.
- Deep technical expertise in backend systems and orchestration patterns.
- Strong communication skills for managing multiple charters and stakeholders.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary, benefits, and equity.
- US-based compensation varies by location and is determined using factors including professional background, experience, and location.

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