Senior Software Engineer - Global Payroll

About Rippling

Rippling unifies core workforce management tools—HR, IT, and Finance—into a single platform. It simplifies traditionally fragmented systems by integrating payroll, expenses, benefits, device provisioning, and more, enabling companies to manage and automate all phases of the employee lifecycle seamlessly. For instance, onboarding a new hire anywhere globally allows setting up their payroll, company card, computer access, benefits, and applications like Slack or Microsoft 365 in under 90 seconds. Headquartered in San Francisco, Rippling has attracted over $1.4 billion in funding from top investors and has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's premier startup employers.

Role Description

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Global Payroll team, you will be influential in evolving the comprehensive payroll platform responsible for configuration and payroll processing for thousands of employees. This role involves creating innovative product features from scratch and redesigning major platform components to enhance scalability. It offers significant autonomy and the chance to impact a vital product line.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with design and product management leaders to define and drive the team's vision, strategy, and implementation roadmap, balancing the priorities of both platform stability and product innovation.
• Develop scalable, maintainable, and reliable software solutions that align with the company’s growth trajectory.
• Mentor peers, promoting technical excellence and career development within the engineering team.
• Raise engineering standards by designing and deploying operational tools, monitoring systems, and processes to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Participate in on-call rotations for production system support and customer issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

• At least six years of professional experience as a software engineer.
• Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end, successfully executing from product specifications through to release.
• Strong understanding of computer science principles and modern design patterns, enabling effective problem-solving and technical innovation.
• Experience overseeing the full software development lifecycle and launching complex features.
• A strong customer-centric mindset with the ability to integrate product needs into technical implementations.
• Excellent communication skills, adept at articulating complex technical concepts clearly and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with Python, Django, and React frameworks is advantageous.

Additional Information

Rippling is dedicated to equal employment opportunities, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace regardless of race, religion, national origin, disability, gender identity, age, veteran status, or other protected categories. The company supports candidates requiring accommodations during recruitment. Employees working within proximity to Rippling’s office are expected to collaborate onsite for at least three days weekly to maintain team cohesion and culture.