Staff Software Engineer, Portfolio Management (Valuations and Analytics)

Synthesia

$200K — $251K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in software engineering with experience in product architecture and design
  • Expertise in Java or Kotlin (preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Proven ability to apply Design Patterns and OOAD/SOLID principles
  • Experience writing automated unit tests
  • Strong problem-solving skills and technical aptitude
  • Effective communicator with a positive and fun-loving attitude

Responsibilities

  • Apply trading domain knowledge and quantitative expertise to develop integrated solutions
  • Engage in the full software development lifecycle for asset class expansion
  • Optimize tech stack using AWS services for robust application performance
  • Create automation tools that enhance application scalability and quality
  • Advocate for design and development best practices
  • Mentor and coach teams of product engineers in delivering secure applications
  • Encourage a collaborative learning environment

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement and impact on product development
  • Participation in Company Stock Plan
  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • Educational and wellness reimbursements
  • $0 cost employee insurance plans
Full Job Description
The impact you will make:
  • Apply trading domain knowledge, financial quantitative expertise, and technical skills to create solutions where design, strategy, and engineering closely intersect.
  • Be involved in the entire software development process, from requirements and design reviews as we undergo asset class expansion throughout the whole platform
  • Shape and optimize a tech stack leveraging AWS back-end services to power robust, scalable applications.
  • Participate in the creation and construction of developer-based automation that leads to scalable, high-quality applications customers will depend on to run their businesses
  • Advocate design and development best practices in pragmatic manner
  • Coach, mentor, and inspire teams of product engineers that are responsible for delivering high performing, secure enterprise applications
  • Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
  • Contribute to a collaborative environment rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency

What we look for:
  • 8+ years in a software engineering with a history of architecting and designing new products and technologies
  • Expert level knowledge in Java or Kotlin (preferred) or equivalent
  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent discipline
  • Demonstrated experience of applying Design Patterns, OOAD/SOLID principles and writing automated unit tests
  • Strong motivation to explore and adopt new technologies while independently navigating complex codebases.
  • Finds joy and satisfaction in working with motivated/supportive engineers to build impactful solutions
  • Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for tackling technical challenges.
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • A positive attitude with a serious interest in having fun at work.

Bonus:
  • Experience engineering in buy-side order management systems
  • Working knowledge of complex financial instruments and their valuations
  • Background in mathematics

Compensation and Benefits

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role 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.

In addition to the base salary, 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.

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