Staff Software Engineer, UI Experience

Ridgeline, the industry cloud platform for investment management founded by PeopleSoft and Workday co-founder Dave Duffield, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their UI Experience team. This role is crucial in building and evolving the core UI framework and component library that powers their next-generation investment management platform. The position offers an opportunity to shape the foundation of their application user interfaces, enabling product engineers to deliver high-quality, cohesive experiences to customers.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in modern frontend technologies including TypeScript, React, and related ecosystems. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies, including AI tools like Cursor and ChatGPT, to drive innovation and improve the scalability of frontend systems. The position demands both technical excellence and strong communication skills, as you'll be collaborating across teams and guiding architecture decisions.

Located in New York, NY, this hybrid role offers competitive compensation ranging from $185,000 to $220,000, along with comprehensive benefits including unlimited vacation, educational reimbursements, and equity through the Company Stock Plan. Ridgeline has been recognized by Fast Company as a "Best Workplace for Innovators" and by Forbes as one of "America's Best Startup Employers."

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software engineering experience, strong architectural skills, and a proven track record of building scalable component libraries and design systems. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to influence the technical direction of a growing fintech platform while working with a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in software development.