Senior Staff Software Engineer, Data Frameworks

Ridgeline

Reno, NV, US
Base: $214,500-$268,000 (st + ard); base: $236,000...
On-site
10+ years software engineering experience
Trino or presto federated sql expertise
Kotlin or java backend proficiency
Ridgeline is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer for its Data Frameworks team, focused on architecting and enhancing the foundational data access layer for its investment management platform. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in data platform engineering, particularly with federated SQL technologies, and should thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • The role involves architecting the universal query interface that serves all product services, AI features, and external integrations at Ridgeline.
  • Candidates must have deep hands-on experience building production-scale federated SQL layers using technologies like Trino or Presto.
  • Ridgeline offers a competitive salary range up to $295,000 in select locations along with unlimited vacation and zero-cost insurance plans.

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Ridgeline is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer for its Data Frameworks team, focused on architecting and enhancing the foundational data access layer for its investment management platform. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in data platform engineering, particularly with federated SQL technologies, and should thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Salary

Base: $214,500-$268,000 (standard); Base: $236,000-$295,000 (SF Bay Area/NYC); Equity: Company Stock Plan participation included; Benefits: Unlimited vacation, $0 cost insurance, educational reimbursements

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years software engineering experience
  • Trino or Presto federated SQL expertise
  • Kotlin or Java backend proficiency
  • Store abstraction layer design
  • Schema registry and data contracts
  • Cross-team platform adoption drive

Nice-to-have

  • AI tooling and LLM experimentation
  • Strong systems thinking capabilities
  • Transparent communication style
  • Bias toward action culture fit
  • Creative problem solving approach

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience
  • Work authorized in the United States without sponsorship
  • Production scale federated SQL implementation experience

Work Rights

Must be work authorized in the US

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