Rippling is revolutionizing how businesses manage HR, IT, and Finance by consolidating scattered workforce systems into a single, powerful platform. From payroll and expenses to benefits and IT infrastructure, Rippling streamlines the entire employee lifecycle, enabling rapid onboarding and efficient operations. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Financial Integrity Team, a critical role that offers high visibility and significant growth opportunities. This position is for individuals passionate about deep financial domain understanding and building robust, scalable systems.

This role offers a unique chance to work at the intersection of Finance, Risk, Compliance, KYC, and Accounting. You will gain extensive domain expertise while tackling impactful technical challenges. If you aspire to be a "Real Finance Engineer," blending product vision with core infrastructure development, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible difference in Rippling's growth.

As a key technical leader, you will architect and deliver scalable systems for Rippling's finance platform, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance existing features and drive product innovation. You will be instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality, reliable financial services to our customers, maintaining an outstanding balance of business acumen and technical expertise. Your responsibilities include engineering and maintaining innovative, customer-centric, high-performance, and secure solutions.

You will tackle intricate engineering challenges, devising ingenious solutions that redefine possibilities. Contributing to architectural decisions and delivering solutions aligned with business objectives will be paramount. You will also review and provide feedback on code, features, technology, and designs, setting high standards for code quality and testing across your product. Mentoring junior engineers to foster technical excellence and developing comprehensive technical documentation will be integral to your role.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, coupled with 6+ years of professional software development experience, is required. Proficiency in languages such as Java or Python is essential, alongside proven experience in designing and developing scalable, distributed systems or SaaS platforms. Experience with our technology stack, including Python, Django, MongoDB, and AWS, is highly preferred.

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills are vital for effective teamwork within cross-functional teams. You must possess the ability to articulate complex technical ideas clearly and precisely, both verbally and in writing. Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are crucial. Prior experience in a high-performance setting, particularly within a tech startup, is also a valuable asset.