Full-Time

Senior Manager

Software Engineering

Posted on 8/26/2024

Ripple

Ripple

1,001-5,000 employees

Blockchain-based financial transaction solutions provider

Fintech
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$216k - $243kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus + Commission

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Redshift
BigQuery
Databricks
Requirements
  • Degree in computer science or other quantitative field
  • 15+ years of experience in software development
  • 8+ years of experience managing engineering teams
  • Prior experience as an engineer building and shipping large scale data systems
  • Track record of building, growing, and leading high performing engineering teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated through experience working with technical and non-technical teams
  • Familiarity with platforms like Databricks, Bigquery, Redshift, Athena or Presto are ideal
  • Good grasp of cloud services and technologies
  • High autonomy, ownership and responsibility.
  • Track record of recruiting and mentoring world-class teams
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership for multiple Data Platform initiatives and continually measure and improve the user experience with a metrics-first mindset
  • Drive the technical and strategic vision for our Data infrastructure to meet current and future needs for scale and interoperability.
  • Lead and manage one or more teams of engineers. Help the team make key technical decisions, unblock the team, and guide the team on execution.
  • Empower and delegating while continually being a force for continual progress and value delivery.
  • Own and deliver your roadmap while driving technical and operational excellence
  • Be a program owner, responsible for business outcomes and technological innovation
  • Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of your team
  • Instill a spirit of continuous improvement in the team’s inventions and processes so we can rapidly deliver innovations for customers
  • Build relationships with your internal customers and partners and leverage those to drive the right initiatives for the team

Ripple provides financial services using blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to enhance transaction efficiency. Its platform allows clients, including financial institutions and governments, to conduct instant payments, manage liquidity, and access working capital. Ripple's solutions are designed to be faster, more transparent, and cost-effective compared to traditional financial services. A key feature is its capability to implement Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), ensuring high security standards. Ripple differentiates itself by offering scalable and sustainable digital currency solutions, as seen in its partnership with Palau. The company's goal is to streamline financial transactions and improve cash flow for its clients.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$284.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ripple's adoption of Chainlink enhances RLUSD utility in DeFi, boosting stablecoin integration.
  • Partnership with Palau for digital currency could attract more governmental collaborations.
  • Focus on U.S. market amid favorable regulations may increase business opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • $5 million donation to Trump's inauguration fund may pose reputational risks.
  • Dependency on Chainlink for RLUSD pricing data could affect stablecoin operations.
  • Over-reliance on U.S. market may risk future regulatory or political shifts.

What makes Ripple unique

  • Ripple uses blockchain for real-time global payments, reducing need for central correspondents.
  • Ripple's FX Market Making minimizes FX exposure, lowering trade volatility and counter-party risk.
  • Ripple partners with governments for Central Bank Digital Currencies, showcasing unique blockchain capabilities.

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Benefits

401(k) Plan

Healthcare Coverage

Health and Wellness

Family Support

Flexible Vacation

Employee Giving

Learning and Development

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