Software Engineer, Backend, Comms Platform
About this role
Ramp is hiring a Backend Software Engineer for its Communications Platform team, the shared system every product team uses to reach customers. You will own the design and evolution of a core part of the platform, covering transactional messages across email, SMS, push, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and WhatsApp, including templating, delivery, retries, digests, and user preferences. The work is high stakes: a missed message can stall an approval or a payment, so reliability and correctness matter. The role is fully remote in the United States and pays $172,000 to $280,000 a year.
This listing sits in our IT & Software Jobs section and was posted on November 09, 2026. This is a remote position, which means day-to-day work happens from your home office with regular online collaboration. The advertised pay for the position is $172,000 – $280,000/yr, as published by the employer. On this page you will find the responsibilities, the requirements the employer is screening for, the benefits on offer, and a step-by-step route to submit your application.
Job snapshot
| Employer | Ramp |
|---|---|
| Job title | Software Engineer, Backend, Comms Platform |
| Location | Remote (US) |
| Workplace | Remote |
| Job type | Full-time |
| Category | IT & Software Jobs |
| Salary | $172,000 – $280,000/yr |
| Posted | November 09, 2026 |
| Listing source | JoRoute job board |
What you will do day to day
Based on the employer's posting, a typical week in this position at Ramp would centre on the following duties:
- Own the design and evolution of a core part of the communications platform
- Build and extend integrations with messaging channels and delivery providers
- Design delivery workflows that are idempotent, retry safely, and confirm delivery
- Build communication preferences and controls for users and administrators
- Improve reliability, performance, and observability as message volume grows
- Drive technical direction through design reviews, code reviews, and mentorship
What you will need
- Experience designing, building, and operating production backend systems at scale
- A track record of owning a system or product area end to end
- Strong system design judgment around reliability, idempotency, and correctness
- Product sense for the experience of the people receiving each message
- Clear communication and a collaborative approach across teams
This role suits a candidate who enjoys problem-solving, keeps their technical skills current, and can explain technical decisions to non-technical colleagues.
Pay and benefits
The advertised salary range for this position is $172,000 – $280,000/yr, as published by Ramp. Final offers in US hiring typically depend on experience, qualifications, and location, and the official listing remains the authoritative source for pay details. Alongside pay, weigh the benefits below — health cover, paid leave, and retirement contributions can add significant value on top of the base figure.
Benefits listed by the employer
- $172,000 to $280,000 annual salary
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee
- 401(k) with employer match and flexible paid time off
- Centralized home-office equipment ordering and wellness stipend
- Parental leave of up to 16 weeks at full pay
How to apply
- Read the requirements above carefully and check you meet the essentials — US employers screen against them closely.
- Update your résumé so the skills named in this listing are easy to find, using the same wording where it honestly matches your experience.
- Click the Apply button on this page. It takes you to the source listing (JoRoute job board), where the original posting is linked — always confirm the role, pay and deadline there before applying.
- Complete every field of the application on the source listing and double-check your contact details before submitting.
- Keep a note of the posting date and job title so you can follow up politely if you have not heard back within two weeks.
Tips to strengthen your application
- Mirror the exact tools and languages from the requirements in your résumé — screening is often automated.
- Link to a portfolio, GitHub, or project write-up that proves the skills you claim.
- Prepare for a technical screen by practising the core topics named in the listing.
- Quantify past work (systems scaled, tickets resolved, uptime improved) wherever you can.
Frequently asked questions
Is this role remote?
Yes. The role is listed as remote in the United States, with a budget for intra-office travel.
What does the Communications Platform team do?
It builds the shared system Ramp product teams use to send transactional messages across email, SMS, push, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and WhatsApp, handling templating, delivery, retries, digests, and preferences.
How do I apply for the Software Engineer, Backend, Comms Platform position?
Use the Apply button on this page — it opens the source listing on JoRoute job board. US Jobs Hub never charges job seekers and does not collect applications itself.
What is the salary for this Software Engineer, Backend, Comms Platform role?
The advertised range is $172,000 – $280,000/yr, as published by the employer. The final offer depends on experience, qualifications, and location, so confirm the current figure on the official listing before you apply.
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