Senior Staff Full Stack Engineer, AI Platform

Are you a seasoned technical leader who thrives at the intersection of AI innovation and enterprise impact? Do you excel in architecting scalable AI systems while mentoring teams to push the limits of what's possible with large language models (LLMs)? Are you passionate about delivering transformative solutions using cutting-edge AI paradigms like Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents, and custom model fine-tuning? If so, we invite you to apply to join our forward-thinking AI Platform Team.

As a Senior Staff Full Stack Engineer on our AI Platform team, you will play a strategic role in shaping our AI capabilities, setting the technical vision, and delivering game-changing tools for the investment management industry. With your deep expertise in AI systems, you’ll lead efforts to solve complex challenges, enhance platform capabilities, and drive innovation using state-of-the-art technologies—including AI tools like OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, Claude, and open-source frameworks. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role where you will influence product strategy and technical direction across Ridgeline’s AI ecosystem.

At Ridgeline, how we work matters as much as what we build. Ridgeliners act like owners, choose growth over comfort, and communicate with transparency. We assume positive intent, bias toward action, and bring solutions—not just problems. We celebrate wins, learn from setbacks, and thrive in a resilient, collaborative, high-performing culture. If this excites you, we’d love to meet you.

The impact you will make:

• Lead the design and delivery of next-generation AI capabilities, including integration of LLMs, RAG workflows, and AI Agents into Ridgeline’s platform
• Define and execute technical strategies that amplify the value of AI across our enterprise offerings
• Architect scalable, production-grade AI pipelines for real-time and batch inference in cloud-native environments
• Research and implement advanced models and algorithms to keep Ridgeline on the leading edge of AI innovation
• Mentor engineers and foster technical excellence through design guidance, peer reviews, and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate across teams to build end-to-end AI-driven applications that directly impact our customers
• Establish AI development best practices around performance, reliability, observability, and ethical standards
• Stay current with AI research and emerging technologies and guide the team in evaluating and adopting relevant innovations

What we look for:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years focused on AI/ML systems
• Proven experience architecting and deploying machine learning models—especially LLMs—in production environments
• Expertise in Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agent frameworks, and model fine-tuning
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with full stack environments using Kotlin, Java, or TypeScript
• Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS) and distributed system design
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of driving technical initiatives across teams
• Excellent communication skills to engage cross-functional stakeholders and articulate AI strategies

Bonus:

• Experience with Reinforcement Learning (RL), multi-agent systems, or LLM evaluation methodologies
• Contributions to high-profile open-source projects or publications in AI/ML conferences
• Familiarity with investment management workflows or use cases for AI in financial technology

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 

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below.  In select locations (including, the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below. 

The typical starting salary range for this role is: $200,000-$235,000. 

The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is: $212,500-$250,000.

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: 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.