Staff Software Engineer

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
193K-194K Annually
Senior level
Blockchain • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • Web3 • Quantitative Trading
The Role
Design, develop, test, deploy, and manage large-scale distributed payment systems using Java and related technologies. Build scalable enterprise applications supporting rapid cross-border settlement, participate in requirements gathering and the full software development lifecycle, implement test-driven development, maintain high code coverage, and manage continuous integration pipelines. Collaborate with product, legal, business development, and engineering teams to deliver performant end-to-end solutions.
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.

On behalf of a provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, hold senior software development responsibilities and both independently and in collaboration with team members design and develop large scale distributed systems. Build enterprise, distributed payment applications that execute settlement within seconds to enable the Internet of Value. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from software design and requirements gathering to unit and integration testing. Build next generation payment applications that enable banks to instantly settle cross-border payments to create the Internet of Value based on Ripple’s distributed financial technology by driving down costs, increasing processing speeds and delivering end-to-end visibility into payment fees, timing and delivery. Collaborate with software engineers to build scalable and performant enterprise software based on deep understanding of Java and its ecosystem. Work with teams across the organization, including product, legal, and business development to gather requirements and think beyond the technical implications of design decisions. Build scalable and performant enterprise software and end-to-end software solutions. Perform test-driven development with high code coverage. Deploy and manage a continuous integration pipeline.

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

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

In the alternative, Employer will accept a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least 3 years of software development experience. 

Must have at least three (3) years of experience working as a developer on large-scaled distributed systems.

Must have at least (3) three years of experience in each of the following required skills (which may be

gained concurrently): 

  • Java and SpringBoot applications;
  • HTTP technologies;
  • Building and Testing Infrastructure;
  • Deployment automation;
  • Cloud tools (AWS or GCP) and cloud-based architectures;
  • Working with data warehouse architecture and integration;
  • SQL, and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, Teradata, Hadoop);
  • CI/CD tools including Jenkins, Gitlab, and Bambo; and
  • At least one of the following API/UI Test Tools and frameworks: Postman, SoapUI, REST-assured, or Selenium.

Telecommuting permitted up to 50% per week within same geographic location as assigned office location.
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For positions that will be based in NY, 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. 
NY Annual Base Salary Range
$193,461—$193,661 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 UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field plus 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate software development experience
  • Alternatively, a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field plus at least 3 years of software development experience
  • At least 3 years of experience developing large-scale distributed systems
  • At least 3 years of experience with Java and Spring Boot applications
  • At least 3 years of experience with HTTP technologies
  • At least 3 years of experience building and testing infrastructure
  • At least 3 years of experience with deployment automation
  • At least 3 years of experience with AWS or GCP cloud tools and cloud-based architectures
  • At least 3 years of experience with data warehouse architecture and integration
  • At least 3 years of experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, Teradata, or Hadoop
  • At least 3 years of experience with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitLab, and Bamboo
  • At least 3 years of experience with one or more API/UI testing tools or frameworks: Postman, SoapUI, REST-assured, or Selenium

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 — Comprehensive coverage, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision from day one, is emphasized alongside wellbeing resources and stipends. This indicates strong foundational healthcare support as part of total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of substantial duration and inclusive family-forming benefits (via fertility support) are highlighted. These offerings signal robust backing for diverse paths to parenthood.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO paired with additional company-wide recharge days points to ample time-off provisions. Public materials also reference generous closures that facilitate periodic rest.

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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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