Software Engineer Intern (2023)

As a Ridgeline Software Engineer Intern, you’ll have the unique opportunity to build high-quality, creative business applications in a fast-moving, progressive work environment. You’ll think outside the box and add your own genius, passion, and interests to the software development lifecycle.  

Our 10-week paid internship will have you working alongside full time employees at our HQ in Incline, Village, NV.  Responsibilities include participating in the design, development, testing, and debugging of software components and products. 

Key Expectations

• Contribute business insight, design skills, and refine technical expertise in a hands on environment to a team where design, strategy, and engineering collaborate closely
• Be involved in the entire software development process, from requirements and design reviews through the implementation of a new product 
• Impact a developing tech stack based on modern front-end frameworks and cost-efficient utilization of AWS back-end services
• 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
• Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way
• Contribute to a collaborative environment deeply rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency

Desired Skills and Experience

• Graduating in Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 with a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Science, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and architectural patterns
• Expertise in one or more of the following languages: Python, Java
• Working knowledge or expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Willingness to learn about new technologies while simultaneously developing expertise in a business domain/problem space
• Basic understanding of automated tests 
• Ability to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture perspective
• An aptitude for problem solving
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Serious interest in having fun at work

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience building responsive Web interfaces using frameworks such as React and Redux
• Understanding of building back-end infrastructure using AWS offerings such as Aurora, Lambda, and S3
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Background in design, economics, or business 

About Ridgeline

Ridgeline was founded by Dave Duffield (co-founder and former CEO of both PeopleSoft and Workday) in late 2017 to develop enterprise software for the investment management industry. We are building an end-to-end cloud platform on a modern infrastructure using AWS, serverless technologies, and working with modern frameworks

Headquartered in the Lake Tahoe Basin with an office in the heart of Manhattan, Ridgeline employees enjoy the best of both worlds: the tranquility of Lake Tahoe and the energy of the country's financial epicenter. 

Our unconditional commitment to our customers and each other creates an environment of respect, trust, and collaboration; we lift each other up in the pursuit of shared goals. If this people-first perspective is important to you, perhaps you're one of us.

Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.

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COVID-19 Policy

Ridgeline requires all new hires to verify that they are fully-vaccinated against COVID-19, consistent with applicable law. Candidates who are not vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, medical reasons, or other legally-protected reason should contact Ridgeline to explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations or exemptions Ridgeline is able to offer.