Senior Software Engineer, C++ / Rust

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 Team RippleX is dedicated to empowering the builders of tomorrow on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), one of the world’s fastest and most reliable public blockchains. We believe in democratizing the digital economy by providing practical support, empowering a community of developers, and offering the expertise of a visionary technology company. The Programmability team is at the forefront of this mission, focused on evolving the core capabilities of the XRP Ledger to support smart contracts and more complex on-ledger functionality. We are seeking talented engineers who are passionate about building the future of decentralized applications. What You'll Do Design, build, and maintain core components of the XRP Ledger to enhance its programmability, smart contract capabilities, performance, and scalability. Lead the integration and maintenance of a WebAssembly (WASM) virtual machine within the XRPL’s C++ core. Engage in the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and design to development in modern C++ and Rust, and rigorous testing. Author system design documents and lead technical discussions with internal and external engineering stakeholders. Uphold high standards for coding and testing as a steward of the open-source XRP ledger community, including active participation in code reviews. What We're Looking For 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with significant experience in modern C++ and Rust. Demonstrable experience with WebAssembly (WASM), particularly in integrating a WASM VM or runtime with a C++ codebase. A genuine passion for blockchain technology, its technical underpinnings, and its potential benefits. The ability to independently solve highly complex problems with creative and effective solutions. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain difficult technical concepts to various audiences. Bachelor’s in Computer Science or a related technical field. Nice to have: Experience developing open-source software and contributing to collaborative blockchain communities. For positions that will be based in NY, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions. NY Annual Base Salary Range $152,000 — $190,000 USD 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 C