Staff Software Engineer, Data Frameworks

Are you passionate about creating innovative ways to store and protect our customer's data? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your creativity and technical expertise can shape the future of how our customers use their data to accelerate their business? Are you excited to mentor and inspire a team while working on cutting-edge technologies? If so, we invite you to be a part of our Data Frameworks team.

As Staff Software Engineer on Data Frameworks, you’ll have the unique opportunity to champion and build high-quality features leveraging our unified data model framework in a fast-moving, progressive work environment.  As a key leader within the Data Engineering organization you’ll also contribute to the evolution of the Unified Data Model itself.  You’ll think outside the box and add your own genius, passion, and interests to the software development lifecycle.

What will you do? 

• Contribute business insight, design skills, and technical expertise to a team where design, strategy, and engineering collaborate closely
• Drive projects through the entire full-stack software development process, from requirements and design reviews through the implementation of a new product 
• Impact an evolving tech stack based on modern front-end frameworks and cost-efficient utilization of AWS back-end services
• Participate in the creation and construction of developer-based automation that leads to scalable, high-quality applications customers will depend on to run their businesses
• Coach, mentor, and inspire teams of software engineers that are responsible for delivering high performing, secure enterprise applications
• Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
• Contribute to a collaborative environment deeply rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency
• Demonstrate a strong dedication to code quality, automation and operational excellence: unit/integration/component tests and workflows

Desired Skills and Experiences

• 6+ years in a software engineering position or similar function, with a history of designing and developing new products and using new technologies
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline
• Mastery of data structures, algorithms, and architectural patterns
• Experience working with relational databases and/or enterprise frameworks
• Understanding of building back-end infrastructure using AWS offerings such as Aurora, ECS, and S3
• Expertise in one or more of the following languages: Kotlin, Python, Java
• Willingness to learn about new technologies while simultaneously developing expertise in a business domain/problem space
• Ability to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture perspective
• An aptitude for problem solving
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels and all audiences
• Serious interest in having fun at work

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience building responsive Web interfaces using frameworks such as React and Redux
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Background in design, economics, or business

About Ridgeline

Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded by visionary tech entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to apply his successful formula of solving operational business challenges with bold innovation and human connectivity to the unique needs of the investment management industry. 

Ridgeline started with a clean sheet of paper and a deep bench of experts bound by a set of core values and motivated to revolutionize an industry underserved by its current tech offerings. We are building a new, modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry and we are prioritizing security, agility, and usability to empower business like never before.

With a growing campus in Reno and offices in New York, Lake Tahoe, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a “Best Workplace for Innovators,” by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company,” and by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers.”

Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.

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Compensation and Benefits

[For New York and California Based Only]

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below.  In select locations (including, the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below. 

The typical starting salary range for this role is: $165,000-$200,000. 

The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is: $175,000-$212,500.

Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above. 

As an employee at Ridgeline, you’ll have many opportunities for advancement in your career and can make a true impact on the product.

In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits.

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