Senior Software Engineer - Trading, Order Management

Who you are

You are a thoughtful engineer with a passion for designing scalable systems that bring order and clarity to complex workflows. With a collaborative spirit, you thrive on working across disciplines to deliver performant, intuitive solutions that empower users in high-stakes environments. You are excited to leverage your technical expertise to build innovative order management functionality from the ground up, and you enjoy tackling multifaceted engineering challenges. Your experience includes working with cutting-edge technologies, including AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, to accelerate development and improve engineering outcomes.

You have a strong background in software engineering, with a focus on building core trading workflows used by investment professionals to place, route, and manage orders. You understand the importance of creating seamless, high-performance experiences that meet the demands of a modern asset management platform. You are someone who values communication and transparency, embodying the principles of ownership and growth over comfort.

Desirable

Experience with cloud-native, enterprise-grade systems is a plus, as is familiarity with trading technology. You are eager to learn and adapt, and you appreciate a culture that celebrates wins and learns from setbacks. You are motivated by the impact of your work and are committed to contributing to a resilient, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Order Management team at Ridgeline, you will take a leading role in building core trading workflows. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with product managers and designers to create seamless, high-performance experiences that meet the demands of a modern asset management platform. You will design and implement scalable systems that enhance the order management functionality, ensuring that investment professionals can efficiently place, route, and manage orders.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and translate them into technical solutions. Your role will involve tackling complex engineering challenges, optimizing system performance, and ensuring the reliability of trading workflows. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their careers.

In addition to your technical contributions, you will participate in team discussions about architecture and design, influencing the direction of the product. You will be expected to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating them into your work to drive innovation within the team.

What we offer

At Ridgeline, we offer a range of benefits that reflect our commitment to creating a supportive and inspiring workplace. You will enjoy unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and comprehensive employee insurance plans at no cost. We believe in fostering a culture where employees feel valued and inspired to bring their best selves to work. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates wins, learns from setbacks, and thrives in a collaborative environment.