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; teams decide which 10+ days a month they come in.

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

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ripple's XRP holdings increased by $125 billion, indicating strong market confidence.
  • Ripple's Chainlink adoption enhances RLUSD utility in DeFi, boosting stablecoin adoption.
  • Ripple's political influence may lead to favorable crypto regulations, benefiting operations.

What critics are saying

  • Ripple's political donations may lead to reputational risks if political climates shift.
  • XRP's rapid value increase could result in volatility and financial risk.
  • Chainlink infrastructure issues could affect RLUSD reliability in DeFi applications.

What makes Ripple unique

  • Ripple offers real-time global payments without central correspondents, enhancing transaction efficiency.
  • Ripple's FX Market Making minimizes FX exposure, reducing volatility and counter-party risk.
  • Ripple's CBDC solutions, like with Palau, showcase secure, scalable digital currency implementation.

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Benefits

401(k) Plan

Healthcare Coverage

Health and Wellness

Family Support

Flexible Vacation

Employee Giving

Learning and Development