Ramp

Software Engineer, Ramp Travel

Ramp4 days ago
Location

New York, NY (HQ)

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 160,000 – 220,000

Level

Senior

Role

Backend Engineer

Posted

Apr 6, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Ramp is seeking a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer to join their innovative Travel team, focusing on building intelligent, scalable systems for business travel management. The ideal candidate will develop cutting-edge travel booking platforms, create sophisticated AI-powered solutions, and contribute to Ramp's mission of transforming financial infrastructure for modern businesses.

What you'll do

Backend Service Scaling: Own and scale backend services for Ramp's travel booking platform
User Experience Development: Build integrated travel booking experiences with unique platform capabilities
Reporting Systems: Develop real-time reporting and policy systems for travel management
AI Foundation: Create technical groundwork for AI-powered trip planning and booking agents
System Architecture: Design highly scalable and reliable systems serving millions of travelers
Developer Tooling: Improve internal development platforms and interfaces

What we look for

Technical

Backend EngineeringExpertise in building scalable backend services
System DesignAdvanced understanding of distributed systems and architecture

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field preferred

Experience

Backend DevelopmentMinimum 3 years of professional backend engineering experience
High-Velocity EnvironmentsProven track record in fast-paced, innovative technology environments

Skills

Required skills

PythonProficiency in Python or comparable modern backend language
System DesignStrong understanding of system design and reliability engineering
Backend DevelopmentMinimum 3 years of backend engineering experience
Service ObservabilityExpertise in creating observable and reliable backend systems

Nice to have

AI EngineeringExperience building AI agents for complex task execution
Travel APIsKnowledge of travel industry APIs and integration
API IntegrationExperience working with challenging and unreliable APIs

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 160,000 – 220,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Healthcare

100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement

401k with employer match

Flexible PTO

Unlimited paid time off

Fertility Support

Fertility HRA up to $10,000 annually

Parental Leave

Comprehensive parental leave policy

AI Resources

Unlimited AI token usage

Home Office

Centralized home office equipment ordering

Wellness Benefits

Health and wellness stipend

Travel Support

Budget for intra-office travel and relocation support


Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and experience
  2. 2
    Technical Interview In-depth technical assessment of backend engineering skills and system design knowledge
  3. 3
    System Design Challenge Evaluate candidate's ability to design scalable and reliable backend systems
  4. 4
    Team Interview Meet with potential team members to assess cultural and collaborative fit
  5. 5
    Final Interview Discussion with senior engineering leadership about role expectations and candidate's potential

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