Software Engineer II, Backend Full Stack - HR Product

What We Build

The team is composed of high-impact squads focused on four core domains

• HRIS (Human Resources Information System): Building the core employee record, organizational structure, and workflows that serve as the single source of truth for all other Rippling products.
• Time: Developing accurate, scalable, and globally compliant Time & Attendance systems, including clocking, time-off accrual, and scheduling, ensuring employees are paid correctly and legally.
• Benefits: Creating and maintaining the marketplace and administration tools for health, retirement, and other employee benefits, handling complex enrollment, eligibility, and provider integrations.
• Talent: Designing products that manage employee growth, performance, and learning, helping companies develop and retain their workforce effectively.

What you will do

• Design and implement features with an emphasis on backend logic, API development, and data integrity, while also contributing to the frontend implementation.
• Work across the stack, focusing on API design, event modeling, and robust data management while ensuring a seamless connection to the user interface.
• Own the full development lifecycle for features, ensuring that the backend architecture supports both reliable functionality and excellent frontend performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to understand requirements, refine technical scope, and drive successful, reliable feature delivery.

What you will need

• 2+ years of professional experience with a focus on full-stack development, demonstrating the ability to deliver reliable, end-to-end products using a backend language (e.g., Python/Go) and frontend technologies like React/TypeScript.
• Prioritize projects based on business impact, ensuring high-quality implementation without unnecessary complexity.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments, quickly switching context between frontend and backend work as needed to accelerate delivery.
• Excellent skills in communicating technical trade-offs across the stack with clarity and precision to both frontend and backend partners.

Additional Information

Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a 40 mile radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.

Pay and benefits

This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone's compensation-including a candidate's professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.