Staff Software Engineer, Custodian Data

Ridgeline, an innovative industry cloud platform for investment management, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Custodian Data team. This role offers a unique opportunity to build an industry-defining, fast, scalable custodian engine with full asset class support and global market coverage.

The position requires 8+ years of software engineering experience and deep expertise in Java/Kotlin and cloud technologies, particularly AWS. As a technical leader, you'll help evolve the architecture, scale to meet growth opportunities, and exemplify software engineering best practices. The team leverages cutting-edge technologies, including AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, in a fast-moving, creative environment.

Located in either Reno, NV or San Ramon, CA, this hybrid role offers a competitive salary range of $174,000 - $220,000, plus equity through the Company Stock Plan. The benefits package includes unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans.

Founded in 2017 by Dave Duffield (co-founder of PeopleSoft and Workday), Ridgeline has been recognized by Fast Company as a "Best Workplace for Innovators" and by LinkedIn as a "Top U.S. Startup." The company is headquartered in Lake Tahoe with offices in Reno, Manhattan, and the Bay Area.

The role involves working closely with design, product, and engineering teams, participating in the entire software development lifecycle, and mentoring other engineers. Key responsibilities include architecting solutions, building cloud-native applications, and ensuring high availability and performance of systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with API design, event-driven architectures, and a background in high-availability systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys both the technical challenges of building scalable systems and the collaborative aspects of mentoring teams and driving architectural decisions. The position offers significant growth potential and the chance to make a lasting impact on the investment management industry.