Ridgeline is on a mission to become the industry cloud platform for investment management. As a senior engineering leader in our Portfolio Accounting team, you will shape our engineering efforts for a critical area of our platform, influence our culture, and steer the growth of an ambitious tech startup. This role reports to the VP of Engineering.

What will you do?

• Oversee a team of engineering managers responsible for engineering, testing, project management, planning, and DevOps.
• Build and maintain a diverse, inclusive, and innovative technical team adept at solving complex problems.
• Mentor and manage multiple engineering teams, ensuring the delivery of a high-performing, secure enterprise system.
• Engage in career and performance discussions that align with business objectives, key results, and career goals.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Management, and Strategy teams to define and drive the vision for the Portfolio Accounting engine, Reconciliation, and Investment Data.
• Foster strong relationships within a multi-location organization.
• Guide architectural and technology decisions, contributing domain insights and technical expertise.
• Take end-to-end responsibility for a distributed microservice architecture, encompassing data flow, product, infrastructure, security, and quality.
• Lead the entire software development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment.
• Optimize the tech stack and tooling to ensure team productivity and satisfaction.
• Apply organizational design methodologies to manage team allocations and track deliverable completion.
• Foster an environment of growth, collaboration, agility, and accountability.
• Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
• Contribute to a collaborative environment rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proven experience with investment management applications, particularly portfolio accounting and reporting.
• Expertise in handling complex data problems and delivering near real-time data updates.
• Ability to validate data changes, process data files, and deliver data messages instantly.
• In-depth knowledge of modern tech stacks, including languages like Kotlin.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements, ensuring the reliability and consistency of historical data.
• 10+ years in software engineering or architecture, with a strong track record in management roles, supporting both managers and individual contributors.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline.
• History of architecting and designing SaaS solutions.
• Proficiency in Kotlin (or Java), PostgreSQL, and AWS.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and architectural patterns.
• Experience with lean and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Ability to lead and influence at all levels, with or without formal authority.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, engaging with stakeholders to solve business problems.
• Talent for problem-solving with a focus on both short-term deliverables and long-term vision.
• Experience in recruiting, evaluating talent, and building high-performing software development teams.
• Serious interest in having fun at work

About Ridgeline

Ridgeline 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.

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Compensation and Benefits

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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