Rippling is hiring a Software Engineer 1 in Bangalore, and the role sits on a part of the product most candidates never think about: the plumbing that lets other apps talk to Rippling. If you want to write backend code that other developers build on, this opening is worth a careful read. Similar early-career backend roles are listed in our latest quick openings, and we cover one close cousin below.
Rippling Software Engineer 1 Job at a Glance
- Company: Rippling, a software company covering HR, IT and Finance in one system (payroll, expenses, benefits, devices)
- Role: Software Engineer 1 (the posting body also calls it Software Engineer, L5)
- Team: Integration Platform, inside the HRIS product area
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Experience asked for: 0 to 2 years of professional backend engineering
- Language preference: Python or Go
- Pay: not listed in the posting
- Employment type and work mode: not stated in the posting
Role Overview
The Integration Platform team builds the frameworks behind Rippling's integrations and APIs. The posting says the aim is to keep every integration and API on the platform consistent, reliable and fast. HRIS, the area this team belongs to, is the part of Rippling that manages employee records.
Responsibilities
According to the posting, the engineer will:
- Build and maintain core features of the integration and API frameworks, and help other teams ship new capabilities using standard patterns
- Contribute to the logic behind the App Shop, the place where customers find, buy and install apps
- Bring AI into developer workflows so connecting third party tools gets simpler
- Find manual, repetitive work and automate it, in support of the team's "Zero KTLO" goal (KTLO means keep the lights on, the routine maintenance that eats engineering time)
- Own platform features, including standard paths for API V2 endpoints and more consistent behaviour between Rippling and third party apps
Requirements
- 0 to 2 years of professional backend engineering experience
- Solid computer science fundamentals
- Proficiency in at least one backend language, with Python or Go preferred
- Pride in shipping clean, well tested code and writing documentation
- Curiosity about platform problems that help many developers and end users
The posting lists no separate preferred qualifications, no education requirement and no benefits.
What the Role Involves Day to Day
Think less about building one screen and more about building the road that many teams drive on. You would likely spend your time on API design, shared libraries and internal tooling, then watch how other engineers and partner apps use them. Expect code reviews, tests and written documentation to be a big part of the job, since the posting leans on all three. The automation goal also suggests you will be asked "can this be done without a human?" fairly often.
Who It Suits
This fits a computer science graduate or a developer with up to two years of backend work who enjoys APIs more than interfaces. If you like reading how Stripe or GitHub design their APIs, you are the target reader. It is a weaker fit if you want a front end or mobile focus, or if you have only worked in a language outside Python and Go and have no time to pick one up. The wording "0 to 2 years" means freshers are not ruled out, but the posting does not say the role is a campus hire.
How to Stand Out
These are expectations based on the posting, not promises about the hiring process:
- Lead with one backend project in Python or Go. A small REST API with authentication, tests and a clear README says more than a list of ten technologies.
- Show you understand integrations. Build something that calls a third party API, handles failures and retries, and document how it works. This mirrors the work described.
- Prepare for fundamentals. With a stated need for solid CS basics, brush up on data structures, databases, HTTP and API design. Interview questions on these are likely.
- Mention automation. If you have scripted away a boring task, even a personal one, say so. It matches the Zero KTLO theme.
- Use AI tools thoughtfully. The posting names AI in developer workflows, so be ready to talk about how you use it and where you do not trust it.
Check Before You Apply
- Level mismatch: the title says Software Engineer 1, but the body says L5, which usually points to a more senior band. Zero to two years of experience matches an entry level role, so confirm the level with the recruiter if you get that far.
- Pay: the posting does not list salary or benefits.
- Work mode and employment type: neither is stated. Ask about office days and contract type early.
- Posting date: no date is shown, so the role may close without notice. Apply soon if you are interested.
Related Openings on Hirecept
If you are comparing early career backend and software roles in Bengaluru, these are worth a look:
- Abnormal AI is hiring Software Engineer 1 in Bengaluru
- Maersk is hiring Software Engineer (People Technology) in Bengaluru
- Nike Software Engineer I in Bangalore
- RevRag AI backend developer internships in Bengaluru, a good first step if you are still building experience
FAQs
Can freshers apply for the Rippling Software Engineer 1 job? The posting asks for 0 to 2 years of experience, so candidates at the start of their career are within range. It does not call itself a fresher or campus role.
Where is this job located? Bangalore, India. The posting lists no other location.
Which programming languages should I know? At least one backend language. Python or Go is preferred.
Is the salary mentioned? No. The posting does not list pay or benefits.
Is it remote or hybrid? The posting does not say.
