Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

C++

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

$188k - $211.5kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

In-office collaboration is important, with flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month to come in.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Blockchain
C/C++

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s in computer science or similar, and 8+ years of software product development experience using C++
  • Strong experience with large scale distributed systems development and architecture
  • Prior team leadership and mentorship experience
  • Passion for blockchain technology and its potential benefits
  • Ability to learn new technologies and languages quickly
  • Ability to independently solve highly complex problems with creative solutions
Responsibilities
  • Increase the capabilities, performance, scalability, and reliability of the XRP ledger
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, technical design, C++ development, bug fixing, as well as functional and performance validations
  • Be part of the open-source XRP ledger community, setting high standards for coding, testing, and deployment
  • Actively participate in code reviews to maintain the high quality of our codebase
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in developing open-source software and contributing to collaborative blockchain communities

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. Ripple stands out by offering solutions for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), ensuring high security and scalability, as demonstrated by its partnership with Palau to create a national digital currency. The company's goal is to transform financial transactions by providing tools that lower costs 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

-2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ripple's AMM functionality increased XRPL trading volume, indicating growing user base.
  • Ripple's acquisition of Money Transmitter Licenses expands cross-border solutions in key U.S. states.
  • Ripple's partnership with Trinity College enhances blockchain research and development leadership.

What critics are saying

  • Ripple faces competition from AI-driven financial solutions like DeepSeek.
  • Tokenized U.S. Treasurys on XRPL may lead to regulatory scrutiny.
  • XRP's value surge post-2024 election could attract regulatory attention.

What makes Ripple unique

  • Ripple offers real-time global payments using blockchain, reducing need for central correspondents.
  • Ripple's FX Market Making minimizes FX exposure, lowering volatility and counter-party risk.
  • Ripple's CBDC solutions meet high security standards, exemplified by partnership with Palau.

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Benefits

401(k) Plan

Healthcare Coverage

Health and Wellness

Family Support

Flexible Vacation

Employee Giving

Learning and Development