Staff Software Engineer (Mobile)

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 are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world.

The Work

As a Staff Engineer (Mobile), you will be working on Palisade – Ripple’s flagship wallet as a service platform enabling businesses, fintechs and banks to build digital asset treasury, payment and exchange use‑cases.

What you’ll do

• Mobile development expertise: You have solid experience building high‑quality, cross‑platform applications for iOS and Android using React Native and TypeScript.
• Native familiarity: While you live in JavaScript, experience with native code (Swift, Kotlin, or Objective‑C) to bridge gaps or debug native modules is a significant plus.
• Form handling: You have experience building complex forms and implementing robust validation logic.
• Store deployment: Experience managing the release lifecycle - including certificates, signing, and deploying to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store is a big plus.
• Styling proficiency: You have a knack for creating polished mobile interfaces.
• User‑obsessed mindset: You don’t just write code; you build products.
• Clean code philosophy: You care deeply about the quality of your craft.
• Collaborative spirit: You are a genuine team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Testing culture: You believe that code isn’t complete until it’s verified.
• Performance focus: You understand that a janky app is a bad UX.
• Smart tooling usage: You leverage the right tools for the job—including AI assistants—to be efficient.
• Industry interest: While not required, previous experience in Web3, blockchain, or fintech is considered a plus.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven track record of building and delivering backend systems from development to production.
• Hands‑on experience working on large‑scale distributed systems.
• Familiarity with event‑driven micro‑services, Kubernetes, and cloud‑based infrastructure.
• Familiarity with gRPC and protocol buffers.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced start‑up environment and be a core contributor to the success of the company.
• A self‑starter that thrives on autonomy and can see a task through from start to finish.
• A positive attitude with a passion for acquiring and sharing knowledge.

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 every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In‑office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture.
• 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.
• Mobile phone stipend.

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.