Staff Software Engineer (Mobile)

Please note this is for London, UK. 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. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. 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. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

The Work

• Mobile development expertise: You have solid experience building high-quality, cross-platform applications for iOS and Android using React Native and TypeScript.
• Form handling: You have experience building complex forms and implementing robust validation logic. You know how to make data entry easy for the user while ensuring data integrity.
• 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. Experience with Styled Components is a plus, but ultimately, you know how to build layouts that look and feel great on any screen size.
• User-obsessed mindset: You don't just write code; you build products. You are passionate about mobile UX, gestures, and animations. Experience with Figma is a plus, helping you bridge the gap between design and engineering.
• Clean code philosophy: You care deeply about the quality of your craft. You strive for simplicity, strictly adhere to DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) principles, and write code that is readable and maintainable.
• Collaborative spirit: You are a genuine team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. You communicate clearly, welcome code reviews, and enjoy solving problems with your peers.
• Testing culture: You believe that code isn’t complete until it’s verified. Experience with mobile testing frameworks is highly valued to ensure reliability across devices.
• Performance focus: You understand that a janky app is a bad UX. You keep performance in mind, optimising for smooth animations, fast launch times, and efficient memory usage.
• Smart tooling usage: You leverage the right tools for the job—including AI assistants—to be efficient, but you are transparent about their use. You verify every output, ensuring that you maintain full understanding and ownership of the code you ship.
• 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.
• Web3, blockchain, and fintech experience are a plus.

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 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.