Senior Backend Engineer, AI Products

About Rippling: Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.2B from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.About the Role:Rippling's unique strength lies in its ability to automatically recognize and respond to changes and connections across multiple systems. We've built a robust platform that integrates systems traditionally dependent on custom integrations—or, in some cases, spreadsheets—covering everything from payroll to device management and beyond.Now, Rippling is revolutionizing workforce management with AI-powered solutions that streamline business operations. Our AI Products team is focused on integrating AI into our platform and developing AI-driven products from the ground up. In this role, you'll help design and develop new AI-driven products and foundational components that enhance the functionality of our 30+ existing products.In this role, you'll help design and develop new AI-driven products and foundational components that enhance the functionality of our 30+ existing products. Your work will transform how our Engineering teams build and incorporate AI into our software development practices at Rippling.What You'll Do:Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and implement AI capabilities within Rippling’s existing productsDesign, develop, and deploy AI-driven products and features from scratch, focusing on improving user experience and functionalityDrive backend system development efforts by building fault-tolerant, scalable services that seamlessly integrate AI capabilitiesQualifications:5+ years of software engineering experienceProven experience building scalable distributed systemsExperience in developing essential platform components that enable products to scale efficientlyPreferred experience in our technology stack: Python, Django, Golang, React, MongoDB, Presto, Pinot, Kafka, AWSAbility to thrive in a dynamic environment by identifying impactful areas and independently driving initiativesA track record of influencing and driving forward-thinking technology decisions across an organizationExcellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical ideas clearly and precisely in both written and verbal formatsAdditional Information:Rippling is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics; Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accomodations@rippling.comRippling highly values in-office collaboration. Employees living within 30 miles of an office are expected to work onsite three days a week with those living 30-49.9 miles away expected to be in the office one day a week. Employees living over 50 miles away are required to relocate within 30 miles of an office.  To enhance team cohesiveness, new employees are asked to work onsite three days a week for their first six months.This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here.A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. 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