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Ridgeline

Staff Frontend Engineer, Electronic Trading

Ridgeline, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550


Staff Frontend Engineer, Electronic Trading

New York City, NYAre you an engineer who loves building complex, game-changing solutions from scratch? Do you thrive on thinking outside the box and bringing fresh ideas to life in a fast-paced, creative environment? Are you excited to help shape the future of trading by developing high-impact applications on a modern tech stack? 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 unique opportunity to build high-quality, complex, industry defining applications for our Electronic Trading solution. Our team of engineers are building from scratch in cutting edge technologies in a fast-moving, creative, progressive work environment. You’ll think outside the box and add your own genius, passion, and interests to the software development lifecycle.As part of the Ridgeline Trading team building a brand new solution on cutting edge technology to market, you will help shape our culture, make a big impact on a small team, and learn what it takes to build a successful company. Our team aims to leave a legacy in an industry primed for change. Our team is committed to creating a lasting impact on the investment management industry, leveraging AI and leading development practices to bring transformative change.What will you do?Contribute design skills and technical expertise to a team where design, strategy, and engineering collaborate closelyBe involved in the entire software development process, from requirements and design reviews through the implementation of new productsImpact a developing tech stack based on modern front-end frameworks and cost-efficient utilization of AWS back-end servicesParticipate in the creation and construction of developer-based automation that leads to scalable, high-quality applications customers will depend on to run their businessesCoach, mentor, and inspire teams of product engineers that are responsible for delivering high performing, secure enterprise applicationsThink creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the wayContribute to a collaborative environment rooted in learning, teaching, and transparencyDesired Skills and ExperienceA degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline8+ years in a software engineering position with a history of architecting and designing new products and technologiesUnderstand the value of automated testing at all levelsExperience building cloud native applications on AWS/Azure/Google CloudWorking knowledge of Java/Kotlin, with an interest in participating in back-end / full-stack development.Willingness to learn about new technologies while simultaneously developing expertise in a business domain/problem spaceAbility to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture long term perspectiveAn aptitude for problem solvingAbility to communicate effectivelySerious interest in having fun at workBonus:Backend experience using RESTful/GraphQL APIsExperience with Docker and containerizationUnderstanding of AWS services (ECS/Fargate, Kafka/MSK) and infrastructure (IaC/Terraform)Used to working within an Agile development constructExperience with electronic trading, investment management or asset managementExperience with GitHub Copilot or ChatGPTBackground in design, economics, or financeRidgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded in 2017 by visionary entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to address the unique technology challenges of an industry in need of new thinking. We are building a modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry to empower business like never before.Headquartered in Lake Tahoe with offices in Reno, Manhattan, 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 LinkedIn as a “Top U.S. Startup,” and by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company.”Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.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: $175,000 - $212,500Final 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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