Engineer

Summary

Join Ridgeline as a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer and contribute to a forward-thinking team by building custom software solutions that drive implementation success and business outcomes. You will work closely with consultants to tailor technical solutions for investment management operations, ensuring successful deployment and long-term scalability. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on customer-facing initiatives, leveraging cutting-edge tools like AI solutions to accelerate development and deliver market-leading experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in a software development or deployment role, ideally with client-facing experience
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, TypeScript, or C++
• Experience building and deploying data integration or ETL tools
• Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Solid foundation in networking, security, and infrastructure management
• Proven success integrating software solutions into complex client environments
• Strong communication and consulting skills, with the ability to translate technical insights into business value
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and as part of cross-functional teams
• Experience incorporating customer feedback into product enhancements

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy software solutions tailored to the needs of Ridgeline’s implementation teams and customer use cases
• Solve complex technical problems by building innovative features and tools that empower our clients and partners
• Dedicate a portion of your time to embedding within implementation projects to ensure tools, automations, and integrations perform as intended
• Seamlessly integrate new features into Ridgeline’s platform, ensuring alignment with client systems and business logic
• Provide training and support to customer teams, increasing adoption and technical fluency with Ridgeline’s tools
• Collaborate directly with clients to gather requirements, understand business challenges, and provide expert technical consultation
• Manage project roadmaps, prioritize engineering tasks, and align with implementation teams to deliver high-impact features on time
• Lead architectural reviews, offer technical mentorship, and ensure code is scalable, maintainable, and performance-optimized across projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in financial software or investment management platforms
• Familiarity with portfolio management, trading systems, or risk tools
• Hands-on experience with AI tools, including OpenAI API, LangChain, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Knowledge of UX principles and intuitive design for enterprise applications
• Experience designing and working with RESTful APIs and microservices
• Ability to advise clients on tooling, architecture, and best practices
• Familiarity with Slack, JIRA/Confluence, and professional services tools

Benefits

• 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement
• Unlimited vacation
• Educational and wellness reimbursements
• $0 cost employee insurance plans