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Staff Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA, United States

Please note this is for San Francisco, CA, United States. You only need to apply to one location if there are multiple listed for the job.

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. 

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

RippleX or equivalent experience is valued for empowering the builders of tomorrow on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), one of the world’s fastest and most reliable public blockchains. We support democratizing the digital economy by providing practical support, empowering a community of developers, and offering the expertise of a visionary technology company.

The XRPL, a decentralized public blockchain, is led by a global community focusing on bringing value.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

  • Lead architecture and development of full-stack systems supporting developer tools, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
  • Drive technical strategy for open-source XRPL client libraries (xrpl.js, xrpl-py, and xrpl4j), emphasizing performance, usability, and maintainability.
  • Mentor and guide engineers across varying levels through code reviews, technical design sessions, and 1:1 mentorship.
  • Own and improve infrastructure powering developer tools using platforms like AWS (EKS, S3, Lambda), Postgres, and observability stacks like Grafana.
  • Represent RippleX engineering externally, engaging with the broader XRPL developer community through hackathons, grants support, GitHub forums, and technical conferences.
  • Strengthen engineering practices across the team by enforcing standard processes in testing, CI/CD, documentation, observability, and system design.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Developer Relations, Product, and ecosystem teams to support developer onboarding and community growth.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 

  • 8+ years of full-stack engineering experience, with demonstrated leadership in crafting and shipping developer-facing tools or platforms.
  • Deep proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and familiarity with Java or Go.
  • Experience managing and scaling Kubernetes workloads (AWS EKS preferred) and setting up observability for production systems.
  • Strong command of software architecture principles, particularly in building APIs, SDKs, and infrastructure that serve external developers.
  • Proven track record in mentoring and technical leadership, with the ability to drive execution across multiple teams and projects.
  • Comfortable operating in agile, fast-paced environments and adapting to evolving technical and business needs.
  • Passion for open-source ecosystems, developer advocacy, and building community trust through transparency and reliability.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and communicate vision clearly.
  • Bonus: Familiarity with blockchain technologies or past contributions to decentralized ecosystems.

Other common names for this role: Full Stack Developer

For positions that will be based in CA, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions. 
CA Annual Base Salary Range
$188,000—$211,500 USD

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

  • The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
  • A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
  • Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
  • In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in. 
  • Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
  • We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

  • Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
  • Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
  • Employee giving match
  • Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

  • R&R days so you can rest and recharge
  • Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
  • Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
  • Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
  • Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees. 

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.
 

Req ID: 25132