Software Engineer II, Backend Full Stack - AI Platform

What you will do

• Implement fullstack features: Build and deploy end-to-end fullstack features with a high degree of autonomy, collaborating with senior engineers on complex design patterns.
• Translate requirements to code: Turn defined product requirements and scoping documents into clean, production-grade technical solutions across both the frontend and backend.
• Contribute to architecture: Help build and scale the architecture of the new product, participating directly in technical design discussions and implementations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work alongside product managers, designers, and adjacent teams to understand requirements and integrate features with Rippling’s platform.
• Maintain high engineering standards: Write high-quality, well-tested code, contribute directly to team technical documentation, and actively participate in code reviews.
• Follow best practices: Participate in code reviews and follow established engineering best practices to maintain high code craft on the team.

What you will need

• 2–4 years of professional experience working as a software engineer in a production environment.
• Fullstack experience: Solid track record of building and shipping web applications across both client-side and server-side layers.
• Technical stack familiarity: Familiarity with technologies like Python, Django, React, Postgres, MongoDB, and AWS (or similar stacks).
• Feature breakdown capability: Ability to take a scoped technical problem, break it down into clean implementation steps, and drive it to completion.
• Product instincts: Strong product instincts and experience working effectively with cross-functional teams to build user-facing features.
• High velocity: Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where product priorities may shift quickly.