Software Engineer - AI Platform

Staff Software Engineer – AI Platform

Rippling
• New York, New York, United States
• Information Technology

Rippling is a platform that integrates HR, IT, and Finance, enabling businesses to manage all employee lifecycle processes in one system.

Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from top investors and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes. It prioritizes candidate safety and encourages safe communication via  addresses.

We are building an autonomous operating system for work, investing in enterprise AI. As a Staff Engineer on the AI Platform, you will serve as a technical lead across multiple teams, own architecture for high‑impact initiatives, and mentor engineers. Your focus will be on platform‑level infrastructure that powers all AI surfaces.

• Own end‑to‑end technical architecture for high‑impact AI platform initiatives from design through production
• Lead a cross‑functional pod of engineers drawn from product, infrastructure, and platform orgs
• Build scalable agent infrastructure that automates high‑frequency workflows across Rippling’s product surface
• Design systems that are observable, self‑correcting, and capable of self‑improvement with minimal human intervention
• Develop harness and platform capabilities that encode business logic and institutional knowledge into reliable, automated workflows
• Partner closely with Product to ensure AI‑powered surfaces are trustworthy, controllable, and intuitive for end users and admins
• Mentor engineers across the organization, establish best practices for AI platform development, and raise the technical bar
• Track the frontier, translate model capability improvements into architectural decisions, and move quickly when new approaches unlock better outcomes

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of technical leadership and organization‑wide impact
• Deep expertise in platform and distributed systems engineering – proven experience building reliable, observable, large‑scale systems
• Strong hands‑on coding skills and active contribution to the codebase alongside leadership responsibilities
• Experience leading complex, cross‑functional technical initiatives and driving alignment across multiple teams
• Strong product instincts, ability to translate ambiguous problems into durable platform capabilities, and effective partnership with product teams
• Clear, precise communication to diverse audiences, both written and verbal
• Comfort with ambiguity and high velocity – the roadmap evolves with technology
• Recent hands‑on experience building AI agents is a plus

Pay range: 198,000 – 330,000 USD per year (US San Francisco Bay Area / US Tier 1). Salary will be aligned with a regional range and may vary by experience and location.

Rippling is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Rippling supports reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

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Rippling values in‑office work and expects in‑office attendance for employees living within a defined radius. This role requires at least three days a week in the office under current policy.