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# Staff Full Stack Software Engineer (Backend) - Time Off Products

- **Company:** CO-RIPPLING LLC
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $189,000.0 - $315,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Backend
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2a1586ec96ec48a9

## About the Role

* Experience: A minimum 7 years of hands-on backend engineering experience using Python, Django, or similar technologies in building production-grade systems.
 * Deep Technical Expertise: Strong computer science fundamentals with experience designing and optimizing complex systems that operate at scale. You're comfortable solving technical challenges at both the micro and macro levels.
 * Product-Oriented Mindset: You care about more than just code-you understand the product, user experience, and design. You're quick to spot opportunities for improvement and take initiative to make those changes.
 * Entrepreneurial Spirit: You thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and are driven to identify and solve big, impactful problems. Your ability to adapt and innovate allows you to navigate complex technical and organizational challenges.
 * Leadership: You've led technical design discussions and collaborated cross-functionally to build robust, scalable systems. You're not just a coder-you're a mentor, a collaborator, and a leader who elevates the entire team.

## Description

We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Time Off Products team, where you'll lead a team of engineers to build critical products that empower companies to manage their workforce on a global scale. We are seeking a technical leader to continue growing the team and technical vision., * Set the Bar for Engineering Excellence: As a senior technical leader, you'll set the standards for high-quality software. You'll help the team move quickly without sacrificing reliability or security, ensuring that Rippling's products remain fast, efficient, and reliable at scale.

 * Lead Design & Architecture: Own and guide the technical design of new features, ensuring they're both innovative and aligned with the company's long-term goals. Collaborate with engineers across teams to ensure we're solving the right problems.
 * Mentor & Elevate the Team: Guide and mentor junior engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally. Lead by example in delivering results and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
 * Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other teams to prioritize and refine our product roadmap. Your deep technical knowledge will help turn customer feedback into robust, high-quality engineering solutions.


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