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Engineering Manager, Reporting
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Ridgeline .
As the Manager of the Performance and Analytics team within the Reporting department, you’ll provide technically rigorous and functionally insightful leadership to a fast‑paced, business‑critical team. You’ll play a pivotal role in guiding the team’s direction by setting high standards for quality, fostering psychological safety, and ensuring the team works together with focus, empathy, and strong execution.
Role Overview In collaboration with the team, you’ll design and implement high‑quality, innovative solutions that power complex financial calculations—including real‑time performance measurement, attribution, and benchmark comparisons. You’ll be encouraged to approach problems creatively and contribute your ideas, technical vision, and passion to every stage of the software development lifecycle.
As one of Ridgeline’s first 500 employees, you’ll play a key role in preserving our culture and helping shape the trajectory of an ambitious tech startup. Our team aims to leave a legacy in an investment‑management industry primed for transformation.
Impact You Will Make
Contribute business insight, design skills, and best practices to a team where design, product strategy, and engineering collaborate closely
Be involved throughout the software development lifecycle—from requirements and design reviews to product implementation and delivery—ensuring the team remains productive, organized, sustainable, and agile
Hands‑on responsibility with the code line, contributing to our Kotlin codebase on a regular basis
Participate actively in the peer and code review process
Help engineers develop new skills and advance their career through coaching
Engage in performance management conversations and help align business objectives and career goals
Coach, mentor, and inspire teams of engineers that are responsible for delivering high‑performing, secure enterprise applications
Impact a developing tech stack based on modern analytical databases and cost‑efficient utilization of AWS back‑end services
Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
Build strong relationships across product, design, and customer success to ensure technical solutions are informed by business context and user needs
Contribute to a collaborative environment deeply rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency
Build a diverse, high‑performing team and foster a culture of inclusion, shared ownership, and continuous learning
Ensure close relationships in a multi‑location organization, connecting our product and engineering teams
Qualifications
3+ years in a hands‑on software engineering management position or similar function, with a history of architecting and designing new products and technologies in the cloud
Ability to deliver in a fast‑paced environment with the desire to forge a path when requirements may be dynamic and evolving
Clear and crisp communicator, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
A degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline
Experience with Kotlin and/or other JVM languages
Ability to lead and influence both with and without authority
Strong understanding of Relational or Analytical databases, such as ClickHouse, Redshift, or BigQuery
Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and architectural patterns
Experience in analytical and/or financial systems
Ability to deliver on short‑term goals while maintaining strategic vision, making sound decisions even with incomplete data and thoughtfully balancing technical depth with business outcomes
An aptitude for problem‑solving
A track record of mentoring engineers and helping grow future leaders through feedback, pairing, and thoughtful delegation
A desire to continually learn and adapt to new technologies, methodologies, and domains
Serious interest in having fun at work
Bonus
Experience designing and launching enterprise applications with agile development methodologies
Understanding of building back‑end infrastructure using technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Experience with investment management software applications
Demonstrated ability to lead equitable and structured hiring practices and foster collaborative teams
Experience in performance analytics concepts and methodologies: TWR, Brinson Attribution, GIPS, Profit and Loss
Familiarity with industry data sets: Bloomberg, FactSet, Refinitiv, ICE
Experience running or contributing to internal guilds, brown bags, or knowledge‑sharing forums
Experience leveraging AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, and supporting others in developing proficiency with them
About Ridgeline Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded in 2017 by visionary tech entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co‑founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to apply a proven formula of solving operational business challenges with bold innovation and human connectivity to the unique needs of the investment management industry. Ridgeline is building a modern platform in the public cloud, purpose‑built for the investment management industry, prioritizing security, agility, and usability.
Headquartered in Lake Tahoe with offices in Reno, NV and Manhattan, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast‑growing, people‑first company recognized by Inc. Magazine, Glassdoor, and Northern Nevada as a “Best Place to Work” and by LinkedIn as a “Top U.S. Startup.”
Ridgeline is a community‑minded, discrimination‑free equal opportunity workplace.
Compensation and Benefits Typical starting salary range for this role is $185,000 - $235,000. Final 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: unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. For a more comprehensive overview of perks and benefits, visit our Careers page.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology. Industries: Software Development.
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Engineering Manager, Reporting
role at
Ridgeline .
As the Manager of the Performance and Analytics team within the Reporting department, you’ll provide technically rigorous and functionally insightful leadership to a fast‑paced, business‑critical team. You’ll play a pivotal role in guiding the team’s direction by setting high standards for quality, fostering psychological safety, and ensuring the team works together with focus, empathy, and strong execution.
Role Overview In collaboration with the team, you’ll design and implement high‑quality, innovative solutions that power complex financial calculations—including real‑time performance measurement, attribution, and benchmark comparisons. You’ll be encouraged to approach problems creatively and contribute your ideas, technical vision, and passion to every stage of the software development lifecycle.
As one of Ridgeline’s first 500 employees, you’ll play a key role in preserving our culture and helping shape the trajectory of an ambitious tech startup. Our team aims to leave a legacy in an investment‑management industry primed for transformation.
Impact You Will Make
Contribute business insight, design skills, and best practices to a team where design, product strategy, and engineering collaborate closely
Be involved throughout the software development lifecycle—from requirements and design reviews to product implementation and delivery—ensuring the team remains productive, organized, sustainable, and agile
Hands‑on responsibility with the code line, contributing to our Kotlin codebase on a regular basis
Participate actively in the peer and code review process
Help engineers develop new skills and advance their career through coaching
Engage in performance management conversations and help align business objectives and career goals
Coach, mentor, and inspire teams of engineers that are responsible for delivering high‑performing, secure enterprise applications
Impact a developing tech stack based on modern analytical databases and cost‑efficient utilization of AWS back‑end services
Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
Build strong relationships across product, design, and customer success to ensure technical solutions are informed by business context and user needs
Contribute to a collaborative environment deeply rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency
Build a diverse, high‑performing team and foster a culture of inclusion, shared ownership, and continuous learning
Ensure close relationships in a multi‑location organization, connecting our product and engineering teams
Qualifications
3+ years in a hands‑on software engineering management position or similar function, with a history of architecting and designing new products and technologies in the cloud
Ability to deliver in a fast‑paced environment with the desire to forge a path when requirements may be dynamic and evolving
Clear and crisp communicator, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
A degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline
Experience with Kotlin and/or other JVM languages
Ability to lead and influence both with and without authority
Strong understanding of Relational or Analytical databases, such as ClickHouse, Redshift, or BigQuery
Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and architectural patterns
Experience in analytical and/or financial systems
Ability to deliver on short‑term goals while maintaining strategic vision, making sound decisions even with incomplete data and thoughtfully balancing technical depth with business outcomes
An aptitude for problem‑solving
A track record of mentoring engineers and helping grow future leaders through feedback, pairing, and thoughtful delegation
A desire to continually learn and adapt to new technologies, methodologies, and domains
Serious interest in having fun at work
Bonus
Experience designing and launching enterprise applications with agile development methodologies
Understanding of building back‑end infrastructure using technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Experience with investment management software applications
Demonstrated ability to lead equitable and structured hiring practices and foster collaborative teams
Experience in performance analytics concepts and methodologies: TWR, Brinson Attribution, GIPS, Profit and Loss
Familiarity with industry data sets: Bloomberg, FactSet, Refinitiv, ICE
Experience running or contributing to internal guilds, brown bags, or knowledge‑sharing forums
Experience leveraging AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, and supporting others in developing proficiency with them
About Ridgeline Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded in 2017 by visionary tech entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co‑founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to apply a proven formula of solving operational business challenges with bold innovation and human connectivity to the unique needs of the investment management industry. Ridgeline is building a modern platform in the public cloud, purpose‑built for the investment management industry, prioritizing security, agility, and usability.
Headquartered in Lake Tahoe with offices in Reno, NV and Manhattan, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast‑growing, people‑first company recognized by Inc. Magazine, Glassdoor, and Northern Nevada as a “Best Place to Work” and by LinkedIn as a “Top U.S. Startup.”
Ridgeline is a community‑minded, discrimination‑free equal opportunity workplace.
Compensation and Benefits Typical starting salary range for this role is $185,000 - $235,000. Final 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: unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. For a more comprehensive overview of perks and benefits, visit our Careers page.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology. Industries: Software Development.
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