Staff Software Engineer - Accounting Integrations

About the team At Rippling, the Accounting Integrations team sits at the critical intersection of product innovation and financial infrastr... About the role Rippling is building the future of accounting and we’re looking for a Staff Engineer to help make that vision a reality. In this high-impact role, you’ll be at the center of transforming Rippling’s global accounting system leveraging AI-driven solutions and modern engineering practices to unify and scale accounting operations across multiple countries. This is a rare opportunity to influence the architecture and design of one of Rippling’s core product pillars from the ground up. You’ll lead initiatives that span the entire development lifecycle, from defining and scoping new product functionality to rearchitecting critical systems for scale, accuracy, and performance. Whether it’s optimizing for complex, multi-country edge cases or introducing AI/ML-based solutions for intelligent data transformation, your work will directly shape the infrastructure powering one of Rippling’s largest and fastest-growing markets. As a Staff Engineer, you’ll be more than just a technical expert. You’ll be a thought partner to product, a mentor to engineers, and a strategic voice in shaping Rippling’s next billion-dollar vertical. You’ll collaborate closely with some of the most talented engineers in the company, working in a fast-moving environment where innovation, autonomy, and ownership are the norm. At Rippling, engineers at the Staff level are deeply embedded in product direction. You'll engage directly with users, contribute to go-to-market strategies, and become an expert in the domain. As an early member of this team, you'll also play a vital role in building team culture, process, and technical vision as we scale. What you will do Design and build scalable, data-driven systems that transform, normalize, and reconcile accounting integration across multiple countries, entities, and currencies. Drive platform evolution by re-architecting critical systems for scalability, reliability, and internationalization enabling accounting operations at scale. Develop AI- and ML-driven solutions to enhance accuracy, detect anomalies, automate workflows, and minimize manual intervention. Define and execute a long-term architectural vision for Rippling’s global accounting platform, balancing innovation with compliance, stability, and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, finance, legal, compliance, data, and operations teams to deliver cohesive and compliant solutions. Champion customer-focused engineering, ensuring technical solutions directly drive operational excellence and user impact. Mentor and lead engineers, fostering high standards of technical quality, thoughtful design, and engineering best practices. Influence and align stakeholders across multiple teams and time zones, communicating clearly to drive shared product and technical goals. What you will need 8+ years of experience building and scaling production systems (Python, Django, React, Mongo DB, AWS). Proven ability to architect, own, and deliver complex, platform-scale projects end to end. Strong background in data modeling, system design, and modern architecture patterns. Experience or keen interest in applying AI/ML for automation and intelligent data systems. Deep platform sensibility building extensible, compliant solutions for multiple countries. Track record of modernizing legacy systems and driving large-scale transformation. Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Product mindset with focus on impact, reliability, and customer value. Proactive, growth-oriented approach with passion for solving complex global challenges. Bonus: Direct experience or deep interest in accounting workflows (journal entries, reconciliations, book closure).