Full-Time

Principal Software Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Ripple

Ripple

1,001-5,000 employees

Blockchain-based financial transaction solutions provider

Fintech
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$248k - $279kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus + Commission

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Requires in-office presence for 10+ days a month.

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
NoSQL
Java
RDBMS
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 the efficiency of financial transactions. 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 more cost-effective than traditional financial services. A key feature of Ripple is its ability to support Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), which are secure digital versions of national currencies. The company generates revenue by charging clients for its services, and its effectiveness is demonstrated by clients experiencing quicker remittances and improved cash flow.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$284.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin launch enhances its position in the $196 billion stablecoin market.
  • Partnerships with Archax and Garanti BBVA expand Ripple's institutional and banking sector reach.
  • Ripple's proactive security measures against scams boost customer trust and reputation.

What critics are saying

  • Initial RLUSD supply shortages may cause price volatility, affecting market confidence.
  • Deepfake scams impersonating Ripple executives could harm the company's reputation.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on RLUSD's launch under NYDFS charter may impact its market performance.

What makes Ripple unique

  • Ripple offers real-time global payments using blockchain, eliminating central correspondent banks.
  • Ripple's FX Market Making minimizes FX exposure, reducing volatility and counter-party risk.
  • Ripple's CBDC solutions are scalable, secure, and meet Central Banks' high security standards.

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Benefits

401(k) Plan

Healthcare Coverage

Health and Wellness

Family Support

Flexible Vacation

Employee Giving

Learning and Development