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Manager, Software Engineering

Ripple · Chicago, IL · Engineering

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a platform you modernized. How did you manage risk to existing customers?

What they are checking: Whether they can modernize systems carefully when customers rely on them daily.

How do you build a world-class team? Tell me about your hiring and coaching.

What they are checking: Whether they invest deliberately in team quality and growth.

Tell me about a time you had to change a team's culture.

What they are checking: Whether they can shift team habits, which matters after an acquisition.

What would you do

How would you lead engineering through integrating GTreasury's platform into Ripple's technology stack?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage a post-acquisition integration with technical and people challenges.

A release caused a problem for a major client. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they lead incidents calmly and improve processes afterward.

How do you work with product managers when you disagree on scope?

What they are checking: Whether they can negotiate scope productively with product partners.

About the work

What does real-time liquidity across traditional and digital assets mean for system design?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the technical shifts needed for real-time, multi-asset treasury.

How do you balance technical debt with new feature work on a mature product?

What they are checking: Whether they make sound trade-offs with a 40-year-old business behind them.

How do you set technical direction while letting senior engineers own decisions?

What they are checking: Whether they lead with influence rather than control.

What quality practices matter most for finance software where errors move money?

What they are checking: Whether they take testing and reliability seriously in financial systems.

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The full job description

As published by Ripple.

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:   WHAT YOU’LL DO: •   WHAT YOU'LL BRING:  •   Other common names for this role:  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 • 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. 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.   Please find our UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.

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