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Ridgeline

Senior Software Engineer, Market Data

Reno, NV · On-site

$122K - $161K/yr

As a Ridgeline Senior Software Engineer on our Market Data team, you'll have the opportunity to ... Participate in the creation and construction of developer-based automation that leads to scalable ...

Lnw

Software Engineer

Reno, NV

Work with DevOps/IT teams on deployment, CI/CD workflows, and environment configuration ... If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under ...

Light and Wonder, Inc.

Software Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

Work with DevOps/IT teams on deployment, CI/CD workflows, and environment configuration ... If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under ...

Timken

Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Carson City, NV

$86K - $117K/yr

Prepares Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Capability Studies, Gage R&Rs, PPQP, and Capacity Studies as ... Prepares and executes installation, operational, and software validation protocols. Handles process ...

Timken

Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Carson City, NV · On-site

$86K - $117K/yr

Prepares Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Capability Studies, Gage R&Rs, PPQP, and Capacity Studies as ... Prepares and executes installation, operational, and software validation protocols. Handles process ...

IMEG

Senior Electrical Engineer | Reno, NV

Reno, NV · On-site

$107K - $139K/yr

We're growing, and we'd love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Senior ... engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations ...

Tesla

Software Engineer

Sparks, NV

Familiarity with devops and CI/CD tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Jenkins, and GitHub actions ... Company paid Basic Life, AD&D * Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting ...

1 Click logistics

Software Engineer I

Sparks, NV

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented developer who is eager to grow technical skills in a ... guidance of senior engineers. Documentation: Assist in creating and updating technical ...

BHE Renewables

Software Engineer 2

Reno, NV

$97K - $133K/yr

May act as senior contributor or technical lead on small to mid-sized projects. (40%) Provides ... software engineer I in the completion of assigned projects. (0-5%) Provides technical input to ...

D.R. Horton, Inc

Land Development Project Mgr

Reno, NV

$99K - $129K/yr

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly ... Proficient in scheduling software * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out ...

Ampersand

Software Engineer

Reno, NV

$100K - $175K/yr

Software Engineer Reno, Nevada, United States; San Francisco, California, United States Company ... Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance * 401k retirement ...

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Software Engineer I

Sparks, NV · On-site

$45K - $52K/yr

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented developer who is eager to grow technical skills in a ... guidance of senior engineers. * Documentation: Assist in creating and updating technical ...

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As of Jun 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Reno, NV is $61.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.26 and $69.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectSenior R&D Software DeveloperSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field; experience in R&DBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch and development labs, innovation teamsDevelopment teams, product-focused environments
Industry UsageTech, manufacturing, research institutionsTech companies, startups, software firms
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for R&D roles and advanced developmentMore general software development roles

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Senior Software Engineer, Market Data

Senior Software Engineer, Market Data

Ridgeline

Reno, NV • On-site

$122K - $161K/yr

Full-time

PTO

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Job description

As a Ridgeline Senior Software Engineer on our Market Data team, you'll have the opportunity to build high-quality, complex, industry-defining applications. This team is building the market data backbone of Ridgeline-transforming large volumes of financial data into the trusted, decision-critical data that drives investment decisions. You'll work on a platform being built from the ground up using cutting-edge technologies in a fast-moving, creative, and progressive environment. As an AI-native company, we leverage modern AI tooling, such as Claude and Cursor, to enhance engineering productivity, accelerate problem-solving, and continuously raise the bar on code quality and system design.
You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship
The impact you will have:
  • Contribute accounting domain knowledge, design skills, and technical expertise to a team where design, product, and engineering collaborate closely
  • Model the Market Data business domain in Ridgeline's eco-system
  • Contribute to the entire AI-native software development process, from requirements and design reviews to shipping code and observing how it lands with our customers.
  • Impact a maturing tech stack based on 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
  • Participate in production support, including on-call rotation, ensuring high availability for customer-facing systems

What we look for:
  • 5+ years experience in a software engineering
  • Experience in Java or Kotlin
  • Experience building cloud native applications on AWS/Azure/Google Cloud
  • Experience with event driven systems and stream processing
  • A degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline
  • Experience being on-call
  • Experience with production instrumentation, observability, and performance monitoring
  • Willingness to learn about new technologies while simultaneously developing expertise in a business domain/problem space
  • Ability to leverage AI every day, in all phases of an AI native SDLC to collaborate on designs, improve testing strategies, and deliver high-impact solutions
  • Ability to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture long term perspective
  • An aptitude for complex problem-solving
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment
  • Serious interest in having fun at work

Bonus:
  • Experience in Portfolio Accounting, Reconciliation, Market Data, or other Fintech applications
  • Experience building Backend for Frontend systems
  • Understanding of AWS services and infrastructure
  • Experience with Docker or containerization
  • Experience with agile development methodologies
  • Experience with React
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize effectively
  • Ability to amplify the ideas of others
  • Responsibility to deliver an excellent product that extends beyond coding

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."
Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.
Ridgeline processes the information you submit in connection with your application in accordance with the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement. Please review the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement in full to understand our privacy practices and contact us with any questions.
Compensation and Benefits
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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