Software Engineer, Accounting

About RampRamp is building the smart infrastructure for finance teams, embedded in the transaction flow of every dollar a business spends. We automate how over $200B in annualized spend flows in and out of 70,000+ companies: authorizing payments, flagging risk, categorizing spend, and closing books.The problems are high-stakes, data-dense, and unforgiving.We hire people with high agency and high urgency. We look for slope over intercept. We care less about where you trained and more about what you’ve built. At Ramp, everyone is a builder who owns problems end to end and makes consequential decisions that shape the outcome.The median Ramp customer saves 5% and grows revenue 16% in their first year – far in excess of businesses operating without Ramp. We believe every ambitious company deserves the same.If you want to build systems that directly shape how companies move and manage billions, Ramp is the place to do it.About the RoleRamp is redesigning how businesses manage spend - and the backbone of that vision is clean, auditable, real-time accounting infrastructure. The Accounting Engineering team is building the systems that ensure every transaction and automation maps back to accurate financial statements.We’re looking for a mid-to-senior level backend engineer who thrives in complex systems, cares deeply about data integrity, and wants to shape how finance teams interact with modern software. You’ll help us save customers time and money and support Ramp’s transformation into the AI-powered finance platform of the future.What You'll DoOwn backend services that power Ramp’s accounting platform, syncs, and rules engine.Build scalable systems that process millions of transactions across card, bill pay, reimbursements, treasury, and moreLay the technical foundation for AI agents to suggest and enforce accounting categorizationsImprove internal developer tooling and interfaces to accelerate our teamUphold the highest standards around correctness, observability, and auditabilityWhat You Need3+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally in fintech, accounting tech, or transactional systemsExperience designing and maintaining distributed systems with high data integrity requirementsStrong understanding of system design, reliability engineering, and service observabilityFluent in Python or a comparable modern backend languageComfort working closely with accounting teams and product stakeholders to translate business needs into clean codePassion for building infrastructure that balances precision, performance, and extensibilityNice to HaveBackground in compliance-heavy systems or regulated domainsFamiliarity with financial integrations (e.g. NetSuite, QuickBooks, Oracle)Interest in working with AI/ML teams on intelligent accounting featuresA desire to move fast but hold the line on accuracy, especially when real dollars are involvedBenefits available to all full-time Ramp employees (Global)Flexible PTOCentralized home-office equipment orderingHealth and wellness stipendBudget for intra-office travelWeekly coffee stipendUnited States100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you, with partial coverage for dependentsOne Medical annual membership401(k), including employer match on contributions made while employed by RampFertility HRA (up to $10,000 per year)Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% payPet insuranceIn-office perks: lunch, snacks, drinks, and moreRelocation support to NYC or SF (as needed)CanadaGroup medical, dental, and vision coverage through Sun LifeLife, AD&D, and disability coverageFertility drug coverage (up to $4,000 lifetime)Group Retirement Plan with employer match (RRSP + DPSP)Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay, with additional time available at reduced payEmployee Assistance Program and virtual care through Lumino HealthUnited KingdomPrivate medical insurance through Freedom EliteVirtual GP and at-home care via eMed x LiviWorkplace pension through Penfold, with salary sacrifice optionParental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay with additional time available at reduced payReferral InstructionsIf you are being referred for the role, please contact that person to apply on your behalf.Other noticesPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Beware of recruiting scams: Ramp will only contact you through official @Ramp.com email addresses and will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information during the hiring process.Ramp Applicant Privacy NoticeCompensation Range: $189K - $330KLocationNew York, NY (HQ); San Francisco, CAEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentEngineeringCompensationSF/NYTarget Base Salary $189K – $330KThe final compensation will depend on the location and level at which the candidate is hired.