Rippling
Staff Software Engineer - Workflows Platform
$180K–$315K
New York, NY +1 · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Dec 17, 2025
- Location
- New York, NY
San Francisco, CA - Experience
- 7+ years of software engineering experience.
About the job
Build and scale Rippling’s automation platform, including workflow authoring and execution systems that combine deterministic code with AI-driven workflows.
What you'll do
- Develop and ship reliable, scalable software for varied automation use cases, including companies with 100,000+ employees.
- Diagnose issues across codebases and contribute to scaling the platform and its capabilities.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering leaders and help shape technical decisions across the organization.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of software engineering experience.
- Experience building large-scale distributed systems, such as in high-volume SaaS environments.
- Ability to work in ambiguous environments, identify impactful opportunities, and pursue them independently.
- Track record of influencing technology decisions across a wide organization; clear written and verbal communication.
Nice to have
- Experience building large-scale product infrastructure or platforms.
- Experience with the listed technology stack or similar technologies.
Pay
USD 180,000–315,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
Python, Golang, React, MongoDB, Temporal, Kafka, AWS
AI focus
Design reliable and explainable systems for hybrid workflows combining deterministic code and non-deterministic AI; support AI agents that translate goals into executable workflows.
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