Ridgeline

Staff Software Engineer, Reporting Engine

San Ramon, CA; New York, NY · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$183k-$228kDetected 27 days ago

PythonKotlinReactDistributed SystemsAWSCloud PlatformsData EngineeringAccessibilityRecruitingLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

Do you enjoy mentoring others and shaping the technical direction of large-scale platforms?
Are you a problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves tackling complex data querying challenges?
We're responsible for designing data querying systems, scaling our service to meet increasingly large customer volumes, and enabling fast, reliable access to complex datasets.

Serve as technical lead for cross-cutting initiatives like the Reporting Engine rearchitecture, performance scaling, and AI reporting integration.
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to define and deliver impactful customer-facing features.
Drive architectural decisions that ensure our reporting systems are reliable, performant, and extensible.
Lead design reviews, guide implementation, and mentor staff- and senior-level engineers.
Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
A demonstrated ability to lead without authority, influence architecture, and align teams.

Proficiency with Python or Kotlin (experience with both is a plus).
Experience with modern cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and building scalable, event-driven services.
A strong understanding of distributed systems, data pipelines, and performance optimization.

Ridgeliners act like owners, choose growth over comfort, and communicate with transparency.

[For New York and California Based Only]
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 in the select locations listed above is: $200,500-$251,000.
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.

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.
Familiarity with front-end technologies like React is a bonus.
Contribute to a collaborative environment rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency

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