Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer (L5), you are a core driver of our platform’s execution. You will contribute to a technical ecosystem that powers the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring that every integration and API built on Rippling is consistent, reliable, and high-performing.

What You Will Do

• Power the SDLC: Build and maintain the core features of our integration and API frameworks, helping teams deploy new capabilities with high velocity and standardized patterns.
• Marketplace Innovation: Contribute to the logic that powers the App Shop, improving how customers discover, purchase, and install the tools they need to run their businesses.
• AI-Driven Tooling: Work on integrating AI into our developer workflows to simplify third-party connectivity and make the integration process more intelligent.
• Automation-First Mindset: Support our "Zero KTLO" mission by identifying and automating manual processes, ensuring our platform is resilient and easier for everyone to maintain.
• Execution Excellence: Take ownership of platform features—from building the standardized paths for API V2 endpoints to enhancing the consistency of how customers interact with third-party apps.

What You Will Need

• 0-2 years of professional experience in backend engineering.
• Strong Foundations: A solid grasp of CS fundamentals and proficiency in at least one backend language (Python or Go preferred).
• Execution Excellence: You take pride in shipping clean, well-tested code and documentation that other developers can rely on.
• Curiosity & Drive: You are eager to work on high-leverage platform problems and have a passion for creating great experiences for both developers and end-users.