Ridgeline is looking for a Senior Staff Engineer, Agent Foundry to lead the architecture and implementation of complex full-stack systems that power intelligent agents. You will apply generative AI to build reusable, scalable agents that deliver tangible value across the investment management lifecycle.

What You'll Do

Lead architecture and implementation of complex full-stack systems that power intelligent agents
Collaborate with Product, CX, and the AI Platform team to rapidly scope, prototype, and launch agents
Design and build reusable patterns, frameworks, and abstractions for agent development
Integrate AI models and services with Ridgeline’s unified data model and platform APIs
Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable within Ridgeline’s architecture
Partner with Product squads to ensure smooth handoff, adoption, and long-term success of agents
Contribute to Ridgeline’s internal best practices for generative AI
Mentor engineers and drive engineering excellence across the Foundry and beyond
Evaluate and apply generative AI advances, weighing tradeoffs of performance, reliability, and cost

What We're Looking For

10+ years of software engineering experience
Significant full stack development experience
Experience leading and delivering end-to-end features in cloud-native production systems
Deep knowledge of modern front-end and back-end technologies (React, Kotlin, Java, TypeScript, or similar)
Strong understanding of LLMs and AI-driven architectures, including RAG and agent frameworks
Familiarity with prompt engineering, structured output generation, and AI integration patterns
Expertise with RESTful API design, scalable data workflows, and security best practices
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and communicate technical ideas clearly
Passion for clean code, iterative development, and measurable outcomes
Experience with Cursor, ChatGPT, or similar generative AI development tools

Nice to Have

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and infrastructure-as-code practices
Background in asset management, fintech, or regulated software environments
Contributions to open-source AI or developer tools
Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and production debugging in AI systems

Technical Stack

React
Kotlin
Java
TypeScript
AWS
RESTful APIs

Team & Environment

You will be part of a cross-functional team collaborating closely with Product, CX, and the AI Platform team.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $200,000-$235,000 (typical); $212,500-$250,000 (select locations: San Francisco Bay Area, CA, New York City Metro Area)
Equity: 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan
Unlimited vacation
Educational and wellness reimbursements
$0 cost employee insurance plans