Ramp

Security Engineer, Privacy

Ramp1 months ago
Location

New York, NY (HQ)

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 184,800 – 374,900

Level

Senior

Role

Security Engineer

Posted

Jan 20, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Ramp is seeking a founding Privacy Engineer to build privacy-focused systems while supporting the company's growth in the financial operations space. This senior role requires 4+ years of software engineering experience with 2+ years in privacy/security, working with technologies like Python, React, and AWS to implement data protection strategies and privacy-centric solutions.

What you'll do

Build Privacy-Focused Primitives: Design and implement privacy-focused application primitives and integrate them into existing Ramp products
Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with engineering teams to design and deploy inherently privacy-centric and secure solutions
Data Protection Implementation: Improve, implement, and deploy data retention and anonymization strategies across the entire environment
Regulatory Compliance: Track shifting legal standards with Privacy Counsel and update Ramp systems and processes accordingly
Privacy Program Development: Build and maintain a comprehensive privacy program that supports Ramp's growth while earning customer trust
Security Architecture: Design secure, scalable privacy solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing financial operations platform

What we look for

Technical

Software Engineering ExperienceMinimum 4 years of experience building software applications
Privacy/Security FocusMinimum 2 years of experience focused specifically on platform, privacy, and/or security engineering
Business Solution TranslationProven ability to translate business and product requirements into practical engineering solutions
Fast-Paced EnvironmentDemonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments

Experience

Senior Engineering Role4+ years of software development experience with demonstrated technical leadership
Privacy/Security Specialization2+ years of specialized experience in privacy engineering, security, or platform development

Skills

Required skills

Python DevelopmentStrong proficiency in Python programming, particularly with Flask framework
Privacy EngineeringDeep understanding of privacy-by-design principles and implementation
Security ArchitectureExperience designing secure, scalable systems and applications
Data ProtectionKnowledge of data retention, anonymization, and privacy protection strategies
Cloud PlatformsExperience with AWS services, particularly ECS and core security services
Cross-functional CollaborationAbility to work effectively with product, legal, and engineering teams

Nice to have

Legal Compliance KnowledgeWorking knowledge of data-protection legal requirements (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
React DevelopmentExperience with React for building privacy-focused user interfaces
AWS ExpertiseAdvanced experience with AWS ECS and other core AWS services
Financial Services ExperiencePrevious experience in fintech or financial services industry
Startup ExperienceExperience working in fast-paced startup environments

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 184,800 – 374,900 (annual)

Benefits

Health Insurance

100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for employees, partially covered for dependents

One Medical Membership

Annual One Medical membership included

401k with Match

401k retirement plan with employer matching on contributions

Flexible PTO

Unlimited paid time off policy

Fertility Benefits

Fertility HRA up to $10,000 per year

Parental Leave

Comprehensive parental leave benefits

AI Token Usage

Unlimited AI token usage for productivity tools

Pet Insurance

Pet insurance coverage included

Home Office Equipment

Centralized ordering system for home office equipment

Health & Wellness Stipend

Stipend for health and wellness expenses

Office Perks

In-office lunch, snacks, drinks, and other perks

Travel Budget

Budget for intra-office travel between locations

Relocation Support

Relocation assistance to NYC or SF as needed

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screen — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — Deep dive into privacy engineering experience, system design, and technical problem-solving
  3. 3
    Privacy & Security Assessment — Discussion of privacy frameworks, data protection strategies, and compliance knowledge
  4. 4
    Cross-functional Interview — Meet with engineering and product teams to assess collaboration skills
  5. 5
    Final Interview — Meet with senior leadership to discuss vision for privacy program and cultural fit
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Ramp

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Make expense management easy with Ramp's spend management platform. Combine global corporate cards, travel, expenses and accounts payable to automate finance operations and improve efficiency.

New York City, New York, United StatesFounded 2019ramp.com

Tech Stack

Languages
PythonJavaScript
Frameworks
FlaskReact
Tools
AWS ECSAWS Core Services
Other
Data Retention SystemsAnonymization ToolsPrivacy-by-Design Frameworks
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