Staff Software Engineer - Payroll Data at Rippling
About the role
Payroll Data is the source of truth that powers Rippling’s Global Payroll ecosystem—fueling reporting, tax filings, accounting integrations, billing, and emerging AI-driven experiences. As a Staff Software Engineer on the Payroll Data team, you will play a critical role in designing and building the high-scale data infrastructure and query systems that serve millions of employees globally. This role sits at the intersection of product engineering and data infrastructure. You’ll help define how …
Interview process at Rippling
General interview process (this company's specific loop isn't published - reach out if you have insider info).
- Recruiter phone screen - typically 20-40 min
- Technical screen - 1 coding problem or take-home; format varies by company
- Onsite / virtual loop - typically 4-6 rounds over 2-3 weeks; exact split of coding, systems design, and behavioral varies by role and location
Platforms used: unknown — MiPrep tested compatible with major platforms
How to prepare
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