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# Senior Software Engineer, Backend - HR Product

- **Company:** CO-RIPPLING LLC
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $280,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Logic, Data Integrity, Data Security, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Time Tracking Software, Enterprise Software Applications, Backend, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** May 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dd5bb76dba49276b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System performance optimization?, * 5+ years of experience in a production environment using Python, Go, or a similar high-scale backend language.

 * Deep expertise in distributed systems architecture, data modeling, and performance optimization of relational databases.
 * You have seen and contributed to systems operating at a significant technical and organizational scale.
 * Strong understanding of CS/algorithms fundamentals and experience with complex project delivery.
 * Exceptional communication skills with technical and cross-functional stakeholders.

## Description

We operate at the critical intersection of HR, compliance, and enterprise software. Our products manage the most sensitive and essential aspects of a company's relationship with its people, requiring us to solve complex problems related to scale, data security, and multi-product integration., * HRIS (Human Resources Information System): Building the core employee record, organizational structure, and workflows that serve as the single source of truth for all other Rippling products.

 * Time: Developing accurate, scalable, and globally compliant Time & Attendance systems, including clocking, time-off accrual, and scheduling, ensuring employees are paid correctly and legally.
 * Benefits: Creating and maintaining the marketplace and administration tools for health, retirement, and other employee benefits, handling complex enrollment, eligibility, and provider integrations.
 * Talent: Designing products that manage employee growth, performance, and learning, helping companies develop and retain their workforce effectively., * Own the design and implementation of core backend services and APIs that power critical product capabilities and complex business logic.
 * Ensure all systems are built for high-volume scale, reliability, and security, making strategic decisions about infrastructure and data integrity.
 * Work seamlessly with product, frontend, and platform teams to translate feature goals into robust, high-performance technical solutions.
 * Elevate the team's technical standards, lead code and design reviews, and mentor engineers on backend best practices.


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