Senior Software Engineer, Investment Performance and Analytics
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The impact you will make
Contribute design skills and technical expertise to a team where design, strategy, and engineering collaborate closely
Be involved in the entire software development process, from requirements and design reviews through implementation
Impact a developing tech stack based on 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
Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
Contribute to a collaborative environment deeply rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency
What we look for
- 5+ years in a software engineering position with a history of architecting and designing new products and technologies
- Experience with Kotlin or similar programming languages
- Familiarity working with OLAP or Columnar databases, with the capability to optimize queries
- Strong understanding of data modeling for analytical use cases
- Interest in running complex analytics over a large scale of data quickly
- Experience building cloud native applications on AWS/Azure/Google Cloud
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline
- Willingness to learn about new technologies while simultaneously developing expertise in a business domain/problem space
- Understand the value of automated tests at all levels
- Ability to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture long term perspective
- An aptitude for complex problem-solving
- Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels
- Serious interest in having fun at work
Bonus
Buy-side technology experience
Experience with Claude Code or Cursor
Experience with ETL Pipelines that move data into OLAP systems
Familiar with performance concepts and methodologies: TWR, Brinson Attribution, Profit and Loss
About Ridgeline
Ridgeline is the first front-to-back system of record for investment managers. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday), the company was created to modernize an industry held back by outdated, disconnected technology. Powered by a single, real-time data set and embedded AI, Ridgeline helps firms automate complexity, accelerate collaboration, and deliver tailored client experiences at scale, without added headcount or risk. Ridgeline is headquartered in Lake Tahoe, with offices in New York, Reno, the Bay Area, Dublin Ireland. Ridgeline is recognized by Fast Company as a “Best Workplace for Innovators,” by Frost & Sullivan as a “Technology Innovation Leader,” and by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company.
Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.
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This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Compensation and Benefits
- 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: $153,000 - $191,000
- The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is: $168,000 - $210,000
- 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, 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
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About Ridgeline
Private investment management software company serving asset and wealth managers through an AI-native cloud platform.
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