Staff Software Engineering New Chicago, Illinois, United States

Please note this is for Chicago, Illinois, United States. You only need to apply to one location if there are multiple listed for the job.

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers we improve the global financial system and create greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.

GTreasury, now a Ripple solution, was acquired by Ripple in 2025, marking a significant expansion into the multi‑trillion‑dollar corporate finance arena. Integrating its treasury command center into Ripple’s technology stack gives corporates the ability to move, manage and optimize liquidity in real time, across traditional and digital assets, under one expanded umbrella.

Join us to build the future of corporate treasury and the infrastructure that powers the Internet of Value.

We are seeking an innovative and forward‑thinking Staff Software Developer passionate about building a world‑class platform through a world‑class team. Creating technical software excellence and spearheading application development in design, implementation, and maintenance to make great things happen.

What You’ll Do

Partner with architects and product managers to design, estimate, and implement modern application features across front‑end, server‑side, and database tiers

Use Azure services to craft powerful, scalable, and resilient cloud‑based solutions

Enhance our software applications and work with delivery pipelines, feature flags, ensuring seamless integration and deployment

Conduct rigorous unit, integration, and non‑functional (performance, security) testing to guarantee our software is production‑ready

Leverage observability tools and logging to fix and resolve issues across development, test, and production environments

Share your enthusiasm for tech trends, explore and learn new technologies, engage with tech communities, mentor fellow engineers, and lead in technical design and code evaluations

Always seek ways to enhance team operations, processes, methodologies, and technology choices, striving for excellence in every practice

Ensure all work aligns with quality, operational, and architectural standards, contributing to the overarching success of our organization

Facilitate the configuration of no/low‑code bank connectors with top‑tier financial institutions

Participate in the team’s YBIYRI model (you‑build‑it‑you‑run‑it), which includes participating in their on‑call pager rotation

Who You Are

A leader within your team, and influencer across teams

Coding is your middle name

You can solve problems in high pressure situations

You can work as part of an international team

You thrive on creating innovative solutions

You love tackling challenges with creative ideas

You write stellar code that wows and performs

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, with at least 8 years of application development experience

An expert in application development and standard processes for cloud architecture and deployment

Proven ability to influence and mentor developers within an agile team environment

Skilled in reviewing and estimating user stories as part of an agile development process

Extensive experience with Azure Services

Deep knowledge and expertise in ASP.NET/Core and C#

Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

Skilled in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps

Advanced solving skills and experience in production application support

Daily use of integrated development environments (IDEs) Visual Studio

Solid understanding of Windows operating system principles and administration

Experience in the financial industry is a plus

Abilities Required

Leadership

Mentoring and growing others

A collaborator and influencer across teams and colleagues

A champion and agent of change to drive continuous improvement

Highly adept at identifying and seizing opportunities to advance the technology and product, using vision and insight.

Highly analytical and data driven

Use your advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills to navigate the intricacies of a sophisticated application and industry. Excel in both verbal and written communication, and effectively collaborate with teammates and partners, both technical and non‑technical

Exude a commitment to quality and a keen understanding of customer needs, ensuring that every solution meets the highest standards

Be a self‑starter who can prioritize tasks and accomplish assignments independently, driving projects forward with minimal supervision

Demonstrate a quick learning capacity, staying updated with standard processes and current technologies in relevant areas, and applying this knowledge proactively

Use your solid analysis and solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently, ensuring smooth and reliable software performance

Communicate effectively and thrive as part of a multi‑functional, global agile delivery team, contributing to collective success

Bring deep software engineering experience in complex distributed systems, ensuring robust and scalable solutions

Showcase your expertise with Azure, using its capabilities to build and maintain modern cloud solutions

WHO WE ARE
Do Your Best Work

The opportunity to build in a fast‑paced start‑up environment with experienced industry leaders

A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.

Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.

In‑office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.

Bi‑weekly all‑company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team

We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity

Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support

Employee giving match

Take Care of Yourself

R&R days so you can rest and recharge

Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming

Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it

Industry‑leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.

Catered lunches, fully‑stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full‑time employees.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.