Staff Full Stack Engineer, Workflow
Ridgeline
Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for building scalable backend systems and intuitive front-end interfaces? Do you thrive when leading complex architectural efforts that power real-time, high-value business processes? Are you excited to build AI-powered solutions that set new industry standards in automation and workflow efficiency? If so, we invite you to join our innovative team.
The Workflow team at Ridgeline is responsible for delivering critical services that enable automation, coordination, and streamlined operations across our cloud-native platform. As a Staff Full-Stack Engineer, you’ll own a suite of services built on a modern Kotlin/React stack running on AWS. You’ll lead the design and implementation of our next-generation Workflow Engine, supporting conditional logic and parallel execution paths for customers. You’ll collaborate closely with the AI Platform team to deliver intelligent, adaptive workflows that differentiate Ridgeline’s offering in the investment management space. You’ll also work with cutting-edge tools like ChatGPT and Cursor to accelerate your development process and innovate faster.
What will you do?
- Lead the design and development of highly available and scalable full-stack services that power Ridgeline’s workflow capabilities
- Architect and build a purpose-built Workflow Engine that supports conditional logic, branching, and parallel execution
- Mentor and guide engineers through high-impact, cross-functional initiatives
- Partner with product managers to shape the user experience and define product direction to deliver a robust, intuitive configuration interface
- Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Write high-quality code and tests, and provide thoughtful peer feedback through design and code reviews
- Contribute to a culture of learning, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Apply and advocate for modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and test automation
- Leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and Cursor to improve code quality, design decisions, and developer velocity
Desired Skills & Experience
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of architecting and delivering full-stack solutions
- Expertise in Kotlin (or Java), and experience with React
- Experience building cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong understanding of system design, automated testing, and scalable architecture
- Experience with event-driven architecture or distributed systems
- Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills
- Ability to lead projects while also contributing as an individual engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Creative problem-solving mindset and a desire to elevate the people around you
- Passion for building collaborative, inclusive engineering teams
Bonus
- Experience with Business Process Management (BPM) tools or workflow engines
- Familiarity with the investment management or FinTech domain
- Hands-on experience with modern AI tools or frameworks that support software development
- Awareness of the valuable intersection between Generative AI and workflow configuration/automation
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.