Staff Software Engineer, C++

Ripple Group

New York, NY

Full Time

Senior

184k-184k

4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Ripple is building a world where value moves like information does today, through innovative crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments, and developers. The company aims to improve the global financial system and create greater economic fairness and opportunity worldwide. RippleX is dedicated to empowering builders of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a decentralized, high-performance public blockchain that has been proven reliable over more than a decade of operation. The role involves maintaining and enhancing the XRPL, building innovative solutions, and participating in the open-source community to support the growth of the digital economy.

Key Responsibilities

Increase the capabilities, performance, scalability, and reliability of the XRP ledger.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, technical design, C++ development, bug fixing, and functional and performance validations.
Be part of the open-source XRP ledger community, setting high standards for coding, testing, and deployment.
Actively participate in code reviews to maintain the high quality of the codebase.

Requirements

Bachelor's in computer science or similar, and 8+ years of software product development experience using C++.
Strong experience with large scale distributed systems development and architecture.
Prior team leadership and mentorship experience.
Passion for blockchain technology and its potential benefits.
Ability to learn new technologies and languages quickly.
Ability to independently solve highly complex problems with creative solutions.

Nice to Have

Experience in developing open-source software and contributing to collaborative blockchain communities.

Qualifications

Experience with C++ development and large-scale distributed systems.
Leadership and mentorship experience in a technical environment.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity.
Coverage for physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support.
Employee giving match.
Mobile phone stipend.
R&R days to rest and recharge.
Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming.
Generous vacation policy with flexible time off.
Industry-leading parental leave policies and family planning benefits.
Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and fun events.

Working at Ripple Group

Ripple fosters a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders, emphasizing continuous learning, impact, diversity, and inclusion. Employees are valued, respected, and empowered, with flexible in-office collaboration and regular company-wide meetings. The company promotes a culture of innovation, professional growth, and community engagement through team offsites, bonding activities, and inclusive policies.

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