Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - Identity

About The Role

The Identity team's mission is to provide a single source of truth for authentication and security policy management for all users and applications, enabling customers to confidently scale their organization on Rippling.

We're looking for a technical leader to drive the design, development, and scaling of Rippling's core authentication infrastructure. This role is critical for Rippling's success, focusing on the foundational backend platform that powers identity across all our products. While the primary focus is on core backend systems, you will also contribute to full-stack development, building reusable products and tools that empower both internal teams and external partners to leverage our identity capabilities effectively.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development, and scaling of Rippling's next-generation authentication services, ensuring the highest uptime
• Collaborate with stakeholders and leadership to define and execute the team's strategic roadmap
• Implement industry-leading technologies to secure customer data and access
• Take ownership of multiple product areas within the identity domain
• Champion user experience by working closely with cross-functional partners and end-users
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering engineering excellence

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend systems
• Proven experience building highly available, scalable platforms that support multiple products in a production environment
• Ability to operate effectively in an ambiguous environment, identifying and pursuing high-impact areas
• Strong focus on product and customer impact
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly
• Passion for mentoring and developing other engineers
• Prior experience in the Identity domain is a plus. Experience with technologies such as Python, Django, Go, MongoDB, and AWS is a plus.

Additional Information

Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accomodations@rippling.com

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 defined 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.

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.

*Commission is not guaranteed

The pay range for this role is:

159,000 - 278,250 USD per year (US San Francisco Bay Area)