Senior Staff Full Stack Engineer, AI Platform

Ridgeline • Reno, NV

112d • $200,000 - $235,000

About The Position

As a Senior Staff Engineer Full Stack Engineer at Ridgeline, 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.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on AI/ML development.
• Proven track record of architecting and deploying machine learning systems, particularly LLMs, in production environments.
• Deep expertise in AI Agent frameworks, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and fine-tuning of large models.
• Exceptional programming skills in Python and familiarity with languages like Kotlin or Java.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and distributed systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineers, driving technical excellence across teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to navigate complex projects and deliver impactful solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Reinforcement Learning (RL), multi-agent systems, LLM model evaluation.
• Publications in AI conferences or contributions to high-profile open-source projects.
• Knowledge of investment management workflows and opportunities for AI-driven solutions in finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of next-generation AI capabilities, including integrating LLMs, RAG workflows, and AI Agents into Ridgeline’s platform.
• Define and execute the AI strategy, collaborating with product and engineering leaders to identify high-value opportunities.
• Architect scalable, robust AI pipelines that can operate seamlessly in cloud-based production environments.
• Research and implement state-of-the-art AI models and algorithms, ensuring Ridgeline maintains a competitive advantage.
• Mentor engineers across the organization, fostering technical growth and advancing a culture of innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end AI-driven solutions, aligned with customer needs and business goals.
• Establish best practices for AI development, ensuring performance, reliability, and ethical AI standards.
• Stay ahead of AI advancements and evaluate their applicability to Ridgeline’s platform, sharing insights to keep our team at the forefront of AI innovation.

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation
• Educational and wellness reimbursements
• $0 cost employee insurance plans
• Participation in Company Stock Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees