Software Engineer, Accounting

RampRamp·Remote(New York, NY (HQ))
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for skilled software engineers in fintech has surged, with companies like Ramp leading the charge. As remote work becomes the norm, accounting and digital skills are in high demand. With Ramp's innovative approach to financial management, this role stands out for its potential to impact how businesses interact with modern software. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in complex systems and data integrity.

Job Description

About the Role

Ramp is redesigning how businesses manage spend, with a focus on clean, auditable, real-time accounting infrastructure. The Accounting Engineering team is building systems that ensure every transaction maps back to accurate financial statements.

Responsibilities

  • Own backend services that power Ramp's accounting platform
  • Build scalable systems that process millions of transactions
  • Lay the technical foundation for AI agents to suggest and enforce accounting categorizations

Requirements

  • 3+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally in fintech or transactional systems
  • Experience designing and maintaining distributed systems with high data integrity requirements
  • Strong understanding of system design, reliability engineering, and service observability
  • Fluent in Python or a comparable modern backend language

How to Stand Out

  • Familiarize yourself with Ramp's technology stack and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to it.
  • Showcase your experience with distributed systems and data integrity in your portfolio or resume.
  • Practice explaining complex technical concepts in simple terms, as you'll be working closely with accounting teams.
  • Highlight any experience you have with AI or machine learning, as this is a growing area of focus for Ramp.
  • Be prepared to discuss your approach to system design, reliability engineering, and service observability in the interview.

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