Senior Staff AI Infrastructure Engineer

The posting, as Ridgeline wrote it

Senior Staff AI Infrastructure Engineer

San Ramon, CA or Reno, NV

About Ridgeline

Ridgeline is the first front-to-back system of record for investment managers. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday), the company was created to modernize an industry held back by outdated, disconnected technology. Powered by a single, real-time data set and embedded AI, Ridgeline helps firms automate complexity, accelerate collaboration, and deliver tailored client experiences at scale, without added headcount or risk. Ridgeline is headquartered in Lake Tahoe, with offices in New York, Reno, and the Bay Area, and is recognized by Fast Company as a “Best Workplace for Innovators,” by Frost & Sullivan as a “Technology Innovation Leader,” and by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company.”

The Opportunity

Ridgeline is building the connective tissue that will power the next generation of its data and AI strategy — and we're looking for a senior engineer to help build it. This isn't a governance role, and it isn't a support function. It's hands-on engineering with real, visible business impact: the systems you build will directly enable how Ridgeline stores, connects, and activates its data across the business.

You'll join a team at an inflection point. What started as a connectivity-focused function is being asked to own something much bigger — the architecture behind secure integrations, Model Context Protocols (MCPs), API gateways, and the AI platform (RAG pipelines, vector databases, model provider gateways) that will define how Ridgeline uses AI responsibly and effectively. You won't be maintaining someone else's roadmap. You'll be helping write it.

Your Impact

• Build the platform that powers AI-driven decisions. Design and ship secure MCPs and API integrations that connect Ridgeline's data sources to the business capabilities that depend on them.
• Shape a strategy, not just a system. Help move the team from "we connect things" to "we own how data is stored, persisted, and connected" — a shift that puts you at the center of Ridgeline's broader data strategy.
• Push the AI platform forward. Contribute to model provider gateways, RAG pipelines, and vector database implementations that keep Ridgeline ahead of the curve in its industry.
• Raise the bar. This is an uplevel hire — you'll be expected to bring senior judgment, mentor peers, and help set a higher technical standard for the team as it scales.

What Success Looks Like

• First 30 days: You're ramped on the tech stack, the team's ways of working, and the systems you'll be building on.
• First 90 days: You're operating like an owner — driving your own projects to completion with minimal handholding, and showing you can adapt quickly to a fast-moving environment.
• Ongoing: You're a visible contributor to the team's AI-forward capabilities, a strong collaborator across a matrixed org, and someone peers point to as making the team b

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ngineering mindset first and someone who understands cloud infrastructure, writes code, and stays current as the landscape shifts. In return, you get real ownership, a seat at the table on strategy that matters, and a team that will have your back while you figure out the best way to solve hard problems.

Compensation and Benefits

The typical starting salary range for this role is: $160,000 - $200,000. 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 plafis. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

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