Staff Software Engineer - Trading, Valuation & Analytics - Ridgeline : Job Details

Are you excited to develop industry-defining trading solutions from the ground up? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can apply your financial knowledge and software engineering expertise to solve complex technical challenges? Are you eager to design and deliver high-performance, scalable applications that will be critical to portfolio managers and traders? If so, we invite you to be a part of our innovative team.As a Ridgeline Staff Software Engineer on our Trading team, you'll have the opportunity to build high-quality, industry-defining applications for our Trade Order Management solution. Working in a fast-moving, creative, and collaborative environment, you'll use cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of our platform. Your unique expertise will be vital in driving innovation, and your contributions will have a direct impact on both the team and the investment management industry as a whole.What will you do?

• Apply your trading domain knowledge, financial quantitative insights, and design skills to contribute to a high-performing engineering team.
• Engage in the entire software development process, from gathering requirements to implementing solutions as we expand asset class capabilities across the platform.
• Influence and contribute to a growing tech stack centered around AWS back-end services.
• Collaborate on developing automation solutions that create scalable, reliable applications crucial to customers' business operations.
• Advocate for design and development best practices while maintaining a pragmatic approach.
• Mentor, coach, and inspire teams of product engineers, fostering a culture of excellence in delivering high-performing, secure enterprise applications.
• Approach problems creatively, seek solutions, and communicate effectively throughout the process.
• Contribute to an open, learning-focused, and transparent team environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in architecting and designing new products.
• Expert knowledge in Java or Kotlin (preferred), or equivalent languages.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Experience applying Design Patterns, OOAD/SOLID principles, and writing automated unit tests.
• Self-motivated to explore new technologies and able to navigate large codebases independently.
• Thrives in a collaborative, motivated engineering team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities.
• Enjoys having fun at work while delivering impactful solutions.

Bonus:

• Experience working with buy-side order management systems.
• Familiarity with complex financial instruments and their valuation.
• A background in mathematics.

About RidgelineRidgeline 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.Ridgeline processes the information you submit in connection with your application in accordance with the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement. Please review the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement in full to understand our privacy practices and contact us with any questions.Compensation and Benefits [For New York and California Based Only]The cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $175,000-$215,000. 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, 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.#LI-Hybrid