Manager, Software Engineering, Reconciliation

Are you eager to champion engineering excellence while solving complex challenges in financial systems at scale? Does the idea of reconciling billions of transactions excite your problem-solving mindset? Do you thrive when working hands-on with your team to drive technological innovation? If so, we invite you to be a part of our innovative team.

In this role, you will foster a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment, utilizing cutting-edge technologies—including AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT—to push the boundaries of software development. You will guide a collaborative, cross-functional team through challenging projects and encourage a culture of innovation and continuous learning. You’ll play a key role in driving the performance and cohesion of our Reconciliation team—an essential function supporting Ridgeline’s mission to transform the investment management industry. Your leadership will shape the team’s contributions to building scalable systems and solutions that solve real-world financial problems with lasting impact.

What will you do?

• Lead a high-performing engineering team and coach team members to grow their skills and careers
• Design and architect secure, scalable, and performant enterprise applications on a modern tech stack
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, strategy, and quality engineering to ensure cohesive project execution
• Contribute to coding efforts and actively participate in design and code reviews
• Foster a fast-paced environment by championing agile and Kanban practices
• Inspire a team culture rooted in transparency, continuous improvement, and inclusive feedback
• Build engineering systems that enable customers to reconcile financial data to the penny
• Cultivate diversity within the team while creating an inclusive and collaborative environment
• Drive the adoption of innovative practices leveraging AI and cloud-native tools
• Ensure strong alignment across multi-location teams to enhance team cohesion and product outcomes

Desired Skills and Experience

• 2+ years experience as hands-on software engineering management role
• 8+ years combined experience in software engineering roles
• Proven experience designing and deploying cloud-based applications
• Background in Accounting, Finance, or Fintech industries
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies
• Understanding of clustering and matching algorithms
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments with evolving requirements
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging across all organizational levels
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or related field
• Demonstrated leadership with and without formal authority
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and architectural design patterns
• Ability to focus on immediate needs while maintaining long-term strategic vision
• Enthusiasm for problem-solving and continuous learning
• Genuine interest in cultivating a positive, team-oriented work culture

Bonus:

• Passion for finance and accounting
• Experience working on investment management software
• Knowledge of stream and batch processing systems
• Familiarity with building and customizing AI/ML solutions
• Experience with Docker, AWS, and agile enterprise app development
• Track record of leading customer-focused product engineering teams

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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