Ripple · 2 hours ago
Principal Developer Relations
San Francisco, CA, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expRipple is a company focused on improving the global financial system through innovative crypto solutions. The Principal Developer Relations role involves engaging with developers to enhance their experience and adoption of financial applications on the XRP Ledger, while supporting institutions and governments in leveraging blockchain technology for financial innovation.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTechForeign Exchange TradingInternetPaymentsWeb3
Responsibilities
Lead developer engagement strategies for financial solutions, tokenization platforms, and payment applications on XRPL
Implement and measure metrics for measuring developer success that align with business objectives, including analytics for fintech developers and financial institutions
Contribute to scalable frameworks that accelerate developer adoption through both one-to-many and one-to-one strategies
Organize and lead developer events, workshops, and hackathons that showcase XRPL's capabilities for tokenization and financial innovation
Create technical content including tokenization guides, payment integration tutorials, institutional DeFi best practices, and code demos
Speak at conferences, meetups, and events about XRPL use cases, projects, and upcoming products and features
Provide hands-on technical support to accelerate integration for financial companies and startups
Support technical evaluation and due diligence for projects through various Ecosystem Growth Programs such as Grants and Accelerator initiatives
Implement and monitor adoption mechanisms and reporting structures to demonstrate success and traction
Support recruitment and development of global developer relations team members
Collaborate effectively with GTM, Product, Engineering, Communications, and Marketing teams as well as external partners and the broader XRPL community
Advocate for financial developer needs and translate feedback into actionable insights for leadership
Promote best practices for regulatory compliance and institutional-grade security adoption by developers building financial applications
Collect and synthesize feedback to inform product roadmaps while serving as a technical liaison between developers, funded financial projects, and Ripple's product and engineering teams!
Qualification
Required
5+ years of proven track record in developer relations, developer experience, or technical product roles, with demonstrated success in growing developer ecosystems
Strong understanding of financial instruments and market structure (equities, bonds, repos, collateralized lending, etc.)
Good grasp of collateral management, capital efficiency, and how DeFi can impact these processes
Awareness of regulatory frameworks and their relation to tokenization and digital asset adoption
Technical competency with the ability to understand complex technical concepts and communicate them effectively to various audiences from individual developers to enterprise partners
Strong understanding of developer psychology and behavior—knowing how to reach developers through appropriate channels, build authentic product affinity, and design education programs that drive adoption
Hands-on technical skills—able to create code demos, review developer samples for quality and best practices, and provide specific technical feedback
Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and collaborate at various levels
Experience working in high-growth environments with the ability to adapt as priorities evolve
Comfortable working independently in fast-paced environments with clear accountability
Ability and willingness to travel worldwide for meetings and events around the globe as needed
Preferred
Experience with blockchain technologies, APIs, developer platforms, or emerging financial technologies
Background in developer community building around new technology categories, particularly in fintech or blockchain
Experience with open-source ecosystems, community management, and collaborative development practices
Public speaking experience at industry conferences and events, particularly fintech or blockchain conferences
Content creation experience including technical writing, video tutorials, or documentation for financial applications
Experience with developer analytics and community measurement tools
Knowledge of tokenization standards, institutional DeFi protocols, and digital asset infrastructure
Benefits
Professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
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
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
Company
Ripple
Ripple is a provider of stablecoin-powered cross-border payments and digital asset custody solutions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$793.8MKey Investors
C1FundTetragon Financial Group LimitedSBI Investment
2025-11-05Series Unknown· $500M
2025-10-09Series Unknown
2023-09-05Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Brad Garlinghouse
CEO
David Schwartz
CTO
Recent News
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