Software Engineer II - Developer Experience

2 Months ago • 2 Years + • Programming • $135,000 PA - $236,250 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Rippling is seeking a Software Engineer II for their Developer Experience team. This role is crucial for managing foundational systems, including Python and Golang test frameworks, build tools, AI-powered developer tools, and CI/CD pipelines. The position offers high leverage and visibility, directly impacting Rippling's shipping velocity. Responsibilities include developing high-quality software, optimizing development environments and CI infrastructure, creating tools to boost engineering productivity, integrating ML-powered tools, managing AWS infrastructure for developer environments, and building relationships with engineering teams to understand and improve their workflows.
Must have:
  • 2+ years of backend development in Python or Go
  • Experience in managing development environments and CI
  • Build tools, CLI, or internal frameworks experience
  • Enthusiasm for streamlining workflows
  • Experience with Kubernetes and infrastructure-as-code
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with ML developer tooling
  • Interest in AI/ML-assisted development
  • Strong ownership mindset
  • Eagerness to learn and contribute

Job Details

About Rippling

Rippling is the first way for businesses to manage all of their HR & IT—payroll, benefits, computers, apps, and more—in one unified workforce platform.


By connecting every business system to one source of truth for employee data, businesses can automate all of the manual work they normally need to do to make employee changes. Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can just click a button and set up a new employees’ payroll, health insurance, work computer, and third-party apps—like Slack, Zoom, and Office 365—all within 90 seconds.


Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.2B from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Bedrock, and Greenoaks—and was named one of America’s best startup employers by Forbes (#12 out of 500).

About The Role

Rippling is growing exceptionally fast and we have a 800+ person engineering team that ships code dozens of times every day. This role is for the Developer Experience team that manages a variety of foundational systems like the Python and Golang test framework and build tools, the AI-powered developer tools, the development environment infrastructure, CI/CD. It is a high-leverage and high-visibility role which will have a direct impact on Rippling’s shipping velocity.

What You'll Do

  • Develop high-quality and reliable software using Python, Golang, and other relevant programming languages.
  • Experience in managing and optimizing development environments and CI infrastructure.
  • Conceive and build tools that improve engineering productivity.
  • Evaluate, integrate, and drive adoption of ML powered tools to accelerate developer productivity.
  • Manage the AWS Infrastructure to power the developer environments of hundreds of engineers.
  • Build relationships with the engineering teams to understand their needs and help improve their day-to-day workflows.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of Backend development experience in Python or Go, especially in building and maintaining tools, CLI or internal frameworks.
  • Enthusiasm for streamlining engineering workflows and eliminating friction in the development lifecycle.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, managing clusters, and using infrastructure-as-code practices to support scalable and reliable systems.
  • Familiarity with modern ML developer tooling and a strong interest in staying at the cutting edge of AI/ML-assisted development workflows.
  • Strong ownership mindset and eagerness to learn from and contribute to a high-performing engineering team.

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.

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