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Full-Time

Principal Software Engineer

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Ripple

Ripple

1,001-5,000 employees

Blockchain-based financial transaction solutions provider

Financial Services
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$248.8k - $311kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

In-office collaboration required for 10+ days a month.

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
NoSQL
Java
Blockchain
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • At least 12+ years’ experience in designing and developing complex distributed systems with at least 5+ years of experience contributing to large scale projects as an architect or as a key individual contributor.
  • 5+ years of experience in Java is required. Working experience with Python, NoSQL, RDBMS is preferred.
  • Experience crafting or contributing to multi-year engineering roadmap based on product strategies.
  • Experience in mentoring and growing engineers at all levels.
  • Experience working with private and public clouds (AWS, GCP) and capacity management principles.
  • Prior experience in migrating systems from a monolith architecture to microservices based systems is preferred.
  • Have prior experience leading software evaluation and decision making processes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience presenting to broad audiences and to senior leadership.
Responsibilities
  • You will be responsible for defining the future state system architecture and engineering best practices.
  • You will be a key technical leader contributing to the definition and evolution of our Payments at 10X roadmap and will play a critical role in executing to that goal.
  • As a technical leader for payments engineering, you will represent us in Ripple enterprise level engineering decisions and ensure we are aligned with the overall direction.
  • You will work closely with product managers and other customer facing functions to ensure the product engineering approach creates a frictionless and differentiating customer experience.
  • You will define and orchestrate engineering forums that will elevate engineering standards, inspire engineers and enable continuous improvements.
  • You are hands on and know what it takes to build highly available, scalable, distributed systems and you cherish every opportunity to share your experience and knowledge with the engineering community.
  • You have an operator mindset. You understand the value of delivering incremental value to the business and engineering fundamentals.
  • Your strength lies in the ability to bring clarity to ambiguous situations and the ability to influence people at all levels and across organizations come natural to you.
  • You keep an eye on the industry evolution in the blockchain and crypto world from the payments standpoint and ensure our offerings continue to stay ahead.
  • You love mentoring and providing guidance and assistance in the career development of others.

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

3%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

34%
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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