Staff Software Engineer - Accounting Integrations

• Design and build scalable, data-driven systems that transform, normalize, and reconcile accounting integration across multiple countries, entities, and currencies.
• Drive platform evolution by re-architecting critical systems for scalability, reliability, and internationalization enabling accounting operations at scale.
• Develop AI- and ML-driven solutions to enhance accuracy, detect anomalies, automate workflows, and minimize manual intervention.
• Define and execute a long-term architectural vision for Rippling’s global accounting platform, balancing innovation with compliance, stability, and performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, finance, legal, compliance, data, and operations teams to deliver cohesive and compliant solutions.
• Champion customer-focused engineering, ensuring technical solutions directly drive operational excellence and user impact.
• Mentor and lead engineers, fostering high standards of technical quality, thoughtful design, and engineering best practices.
• Influence and align stakeholders across multiple teams and time zones, communicating clearly to drive shared product and technical goals.

• →8+ years of experience building and scaling production systems (Python, Django, React, MongoDB, AWS).
• →Proven ability to architect, own, and deliver complex, platform-scale projects end to end.
• →Strong background in data modeling, system design, and modern architecture patterns.
• →Experience or keen interest in applying AI/ML for automation and intelligent data systems.
• →Deep platform sensibility building extensible, compliant solutions for multiple countries.
• →Track record of modernizing legacy systems and driving large-scale transformation.
• →Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• →Product mindset with focus on impact, reliability, and customer value.
• →Proactive, growth-oriented approach with passion for solving complex global challenges.
  
  

Bonus: Direct experience or deep interest in accounting workflows (journal entries, reconciliations, book closure).

The final compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, location, experience, education, training, and business need. This position may also be eligible for bonuses, commissions, and/or equity, subject to applicable plan documents and company policy. Successful candidates hired for this role may also be eligible to participate in the company's benefits programs, which may include, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement benefits, and/or paid time off, as determined by company policy.