Senior Software Engineer,

Posted 5 Days Ago
San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office
200K-201K Annually
Senior level
Blockchain • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • Web3 • Quantitative Trading
The Role
Design, develop, test, deploy, and improve reliable, scalable backend compliance applications for Ripple’s cryptocurrency fintech products. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, software design, unit and integration testing, cloud application development, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. The role drives full software development lifecycle processes and engineering excellence for secure distributed services.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. 

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

Build reliable, scalable, and high-performance compliance systems (software) that support business objectives, leveraging our cryptocurrency fintech products to deliver innovative customer experiences. Drive the full software development lifecycle, including capturing and analyzing requirements (user needs, software requirements, and performance requirements). Apply sound design principles to robust software. Perform unit and integration testing. Design, deploy, and continuously improve backend applications, in collaboration with wider Ripple cross-functional technical teams. Implement and drive coding, testing, and deployment processes at Ripple, raising these processes to Ripple’s engineering excellence standards.

Telecommuting permitted up to 50% per week within same geographic location as assigned office location.

40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field plus 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate software development experience.

Alternatively, must have a Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field plus 3 years of software development experience.

Must have 3 years of experience coding in Java with Spring or Spring Boot Framework.

Must have 3 years of experience with Messaging Stream Solutions.

Must have 3 years of experience in building systems backed by modern persistence technologies in payments, banking, e-commerce domains, backed by Aurora or DynamoDB.

Must have 3 years of experience working with at least one of the following web frontend frameworks:

  • Node Js,
  • React JS,
  • Angular Js

Must have 3 years of experience with Typescript, Golang, Scala, Rust, or Python.

Must have 3 years of experience building cloud applications on AWS, and technologies using Docker or Kubernetes.

Must have 3 years of experience using Agile development of distributed services, with a focus on robust software design, scalability and security

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For positions that will be based in CA, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions. 
CA Annual Base Salary Range
$200,340—$200,540 USD

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

  • The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
  • A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
  • Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
  • In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in. 
  • Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
  • We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

  • Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
  • Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
  • Employee giving match
  • Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

  • R&R days so you can rest and recharge
  • Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
  • Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
  • Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
  • Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees. 

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

Please find our California, UK/EU, Singapore, DIFC, ADGM, Australia, and Switzerland  Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field plus 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate software development experience
  • Alternatively, a Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field plus 3 years of software development experience
  • 3 years of experience coding in Java with Spring or Spring Boot Framework
  • 3 years of experience with Messaging Stream Solutions
  • 3 years of experience building systems backed by modern persistence technologies in payments, banking, or e-commerce domains using Aurora or DynamoDB
  • 3 years of experience with at least one web frontend framework: Node.js, React.js, or Angular.js
  • 3 years of experience with TypeScript, Golang, Scala, Rust, or Python
  • 3 years of experience building cloud applications on AWS using Docker or Kubernetes
  • 3 years of experience using Agile development of distributed services, focusing on robust software design, scalability, and security

Ripple Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ripple and has not been reviewed or approved by Ripple.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is considered comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision often employer-paid from day one. Wellness resources such as EAP support, HSA/FSA options, and wellness stipends further strengthen the offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options are broad, including flexible or unlimited PTO, paid holidays, sick and bereavement leave, sabbaticals, volunteer time, and company-wide recharge days. These practices are positioned to encourage collective rest and reduce burnout.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous, complemented by family medical leave and fertility or family-forming benefits through specialized providers. These programs support diverse paths to parenthood and caregiving needs.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
733 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Ripple provides one frictionless experience to send money globally using the power of blockchain technology. By joining Ripple’s growing global network, financial institutions can process their customers’ payments anywhere in the world instantly, reliably and cost-effectively. Banks and payment providers can use the digital asset XRP to further reduce their costs and access new markets. Founded in 2012, Ripple's vision is to enable a world where value moves as seamlessly as information flows today—an Internet of Value. Ripple is the only enterprise blockchain company today with products in commercial use. Ripple’s global payments network includes over 300 customers across 40+ countries and 
six continents.

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