
About Ridgeline
The cloud platform transforming investment management
Key Highlights
- Founded by Dave Duffield, co-founder of PeopleSoft and Workday
- Recognized as a 'Best Workplace for Innovators' by Fast Company
- Top 100 Software Company by The Software Report for three consecutive years
- Headquartered in Reno with offices in New York and the Bay Area
Ridgeline is a cloud platform specifically designed for investment management, founded by Dave Duffield, co-founder of PeopleSoft and Workday. The company focuses on addressing operational challenges in the financial sector with a modern, secure, and user-friendly platform. Headquartered in Reno, Ri...
π Benefits
Ridgeline offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a flexible remote work environment to support work-life balance. Emp...
π Culture
Ridgeline fosters a culture of open communication and mutual respect, emphasizing teamwork and shared goals. The company values its employees as famil...
Overview
Ridgeline is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for their Data Frameworks team to design and build enterprise-grade applications. You'll work with technologies like Java and Python, leveraging modern development tools. This role requires significant experience in software engineering and data frameworks.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a seasoned engineer with a strong background in software development and a passion for transforming data into a powerful business asset. With at least 5 years of experience, you thrive in environments where you can lead by example and mentor others. Your expertise in Java and Python allows you to build scalable, elegant, and secure software solutions that empower the investment management industry. You are comfortable working with modern, AI-enhanced development tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, which you leverage to elevate code quality and accelerate development.
You possess a deep understanding of data frameworks and have experience designing and building features that utilize unified data models. Your ability to think outside the box and bring unique ideas to every phase of the software development lifecycle sets you apart. You are a collaborative team player who communicates with transparency and assumes positive intent, fostering a resilient and high-performing culture.
Desirable
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is a plus, as is familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker. You are also open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance your contributions to the team.
What you'll do
As a Staff Software Engineer on the Data Frameworks team, you will design and build features using Ridgelineβs unified data model framework to support enterprise-grade software for investment managers. You will contribute business insight, design thinking, and engineering expertise to create high-quality features that meet the needs of the investment management industry. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that the software solutions you develop are scalable and secure.
You will lead by example, mentoring junior engineers and sharing your knowledge to help them grow in their careers. Your contributions will directly impact the success of the team and the organization as a whole. You will also participate in code reviews, ensuring that best practices are followed and that the codebase remains maintainable and efficient.
What we offer
Ridgeline offers a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and inspired to bring their best selves to work. We provide rich benefits, including unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Our culture emphasizes ownership, growth, and collaboration, allowing you to thrive in your role while making a meaningful impact in the investment management industry.
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