Rippling · 3 days ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer - Identity
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$198K/yr - $346K/yr
12+ years expRippling is a company that provides a unified platform for HR, IT, and Finance, enabling organizations to manage their workforce systems seamlessly. The Senior Staff Software Engineer will lead the evolution of the Identity and Access Management systems, focusing on redesigning authentication systems and collaborating across teams to enhance the Identity Platform.
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Responsibilities
Spearhead Global Authentication Overhaul: Lead the fundamental redesign and rebuild of Rippling's authentication systems to support worldwide operations. You will be responsible for designing and executing our new Identity Platform, ensuring a seamless transition from the current system without service interruption
Drive Company-Wide Collaboration and Strategy: Your role will involve extensive interaction and leadership across diverse teams and product areas, demanding exceptional communication and influence. Your expertise will significantly shape the product direction and strategy for Identity services
Redefine Digital Identity at Rippling: Be instrumental in evolving Rippling's core concept of an individual beyond an employee-centric model to a more comprehensive and foundational data model. This critical initiative will directly impact our business
Provide Technical and Architectural Leadership: Serve as the lead architect and overall technical authority for the Identity team. You will help cultivate this team into a global organization operating with high operational excellence
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated mastery in designing, building, and scaling complex distributed systems, with a keen interest in applying this expertise to the Identity domain
Proven ability to lead significant technical projects and guide engineering teams, effectively managing concurrent initiatives
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively across the organization
12+ years of professional software engineering experience
Experience thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments
A passion for product-focused environments where customer impact is a primary driver
Preferred
A deep understanding of security principles and practical experience in areas like cryptography, Identity and Access Management (IAM), or authentication/authorization protocols is a strong plus
Go proficiency is also beneficial
Benefits
Competitive salary
Benefits
Equity
Company
Rippling
Rippling is a workforce management platform that unifies HR, IT, and finance operations into a single system.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.44BKey Investors
CoatueGreenoaksFounders Fund
2025-05-09Series G· $450M
2024-04-22Series F· $200M
2024-04-22Secondary Market· $590M
Leadership Team
Albert Strasheim
Chief Technology Officer
Adil Syed
CFO
Recent News
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