Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

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Ripple

Ripple

1,001-5,000 employees

Blockchain-based financial transaction solutions provider

Fintech
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$187k - $234kAnnually

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
Java
Postgres
RDBMS
Oracle
Requirements
  • 10+ years of hands-on Software Development experience on large scale distributed systems, with the last 5-7+ years in Java, and 2+ years experience working as a tech lead
  • Experience in building transactional systems (preferably in payments / banking / e-commerce domains), backed by an RDBMS (PostgreSQL, Oracle or MS SQL Server)
  • Experience with Agile development of distributed services, with a focus on robust software design, scalability and security
  • Enjoy working openly and collaboratively with a team with varied strengths
  • Ability to encourage and drive engineering standard methodologies
  • A positive demeanor and a passion for sharing knowledge
Responsibilities
  • Build enterprise, distributed payment applications that complete settlement within seconds to enable the Internet of Value
  • Prototype new solutions for sophisticated software problems and implement them for on-premise and cloud deployments and use cases
  • Work with the wider engineering team on the design, deployment and continuous improvement of core products
  • Be a technical domain authority, provide technical leadership and share your expertise with a growing team of engineers
  • Continuously raise our standard of engineering excellence by implementing and driving standard processes for coding, testing, and deployment

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 to create a national digital currency. Ripple differentiates itself by focusing on enterprise solutions that lower capital requirements and drive new revenue for its clients. The company's goal is to transform financial transactions by making them more transparent and efficient.

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 aligns with rising stablecoin demand for cross-border transactions.
  • Ripple's regulatory compliance with NYDFS enhances trust in its stablecoin offerings.
  • Growing demand for real-time payments in emerging markets boosts Ripple's expansion opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory scrutiny on stablecoins could impact Ripple's RLUSD launch.
  • Competition from companies like Tranglo may affect Ripple's cross-border payment market share.
  • Deepfake scams targeting Ripple's executives could harm the company's reputation.

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 sustainable, partnering with governments like Palau.

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Benefits

401(k) Plan

Healthcare Coverage

Health and Wellness

Family Support

Flexible Vacation

Employee Giving

Learning and Development