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Senior Manager

Software Engineering

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Ripple

Ripple

1,001-5,000 employees

Blockchain-based financial transaction solutions provider

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$216k - $270kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Redshift
BigQuery
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 real-time settlements, manage liquidity, and access working capital, making transactions faster and more cost-effective. A key feature of Ripple is its ability to support Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), which are secure digital versions of national currencies, exemplified by its partnership with Palau. Unlike traditional financial services, Ripple's solutions are designed to lower costs and improve cash flow for its users. The company's goal is to transform financial transactions by offering scalable and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of modern financial systems.

Company Stage

Later Stage VC

Total Funding

$319.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

37%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ripple's partnerships with major banks and financial institutions, such as Santander and Commonwealth Bank of Australia, highlight its strong market position and potential for growth.
  • The company's innovative CBDC platform positions it as a leader in digital currency solutions for governments, offering significant growth opportunities.
  • Ripple's ability to provide real-time settlement and liquidity management can lead to improved cash flow and cost savings for its clients.

What critics are saying

  • Ongoing litigation with the SEC creates regulatory uncertainty and potential financial liabilities for Ripple.
  • The competitive landscape in the fintech and blockchain sectors is intense, with numerous players vying for market share.

What makes Ripple unique

  • Ripple leverages blockchain technology to offer faster, more transparent, and cost-effective financial services, setting it apart from traditional financial institutions.
  • The company's focus on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and partnerships with governments, like Palau, showcases its unique capability in the fintech space.
  • Ripple's enterprise solutions for instant payments, liquidity management, and treasury operations provide comprehensive financial tools that are not commonly found in one platform.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Healthcare Coverage

Health and Wellness

Family Support

Flexible Vacation

Employee Giving

Learning and Development