Software Engineer – Accounting

RAMP

  • Full Time

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What You’ll Do

  • Take ownership of the backend services that power Ramp’s accounting platform, syncs, and rules engine.
  • Design and build scalable systems that handle millions of transactions across card, bill pay, reimbursements, treasury, and more.
  • Lay the technical groundwork for AI-driven agents to suggest and enforce accounting categorizations.
  • Enhance internal developer tooling and interfaces to accelerate team productivity.
  • Maintain the highest standards for correctness, observability, and auditability in all systems.

What You’ll Bring

  • 3+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally in fintech, accounting technology, or transactional systems.
  • Proven experience designing and maintaining distributed systems with strict data integrity requirements.
  • Deep understanding of system design, reliability engineering, and service observability.
  • Proficiency in Python or a comparable modern backend language.
  • Ability to collaborate closely with accounting teams and product stakeholders, translating business needs into clean, maintainable code.
  • Passion for building infrastructure that balances precision, performance, and extensibility.

Bonus Points

  • Experience with double-entry accounting systems, ERPs, or general ledger tooling.
  • Background in compliance-heavy or regulated systems.
  • Familiarity with financial integrations such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Oracle.
  • Interest in working alongside AI/ML teams to create intelligent accounting features.
  • A mindset that values moving fast while maintaining accuracy, especially when handling real dollars.
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