How much experience is required?

At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer, Forward Deployed role.

What seniority level is this role?

Ramp targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Software Engineer, Forward Deployed role at Ramp.

Joblaze summary

In the role of Forward Deployed Engineer at Ramp, the individual will tackle complex challenges by delivering software solutions tailored to the needs of large clients, while also engaging directly with customers to understand their pain points. Proficiency in building agent-based systems and a strong background in software engineering are essential, along with a willingness to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. This position is ideal for experienced engineers who thrive on ownership and collaboration across teams to drive product development.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 24, 2026. Last confirmed on Ramp's careers page October 24, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Ramp: San Francisco, CA.

Quick facts

How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer, Forward Deployed role.
What seniority level is this role?: Ramp targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Software Engineer, Forward Deployed role at Ramp.

From the original posting

The problems are high-stakes, data-dense, and unforgiving.

About the Role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you’ll solve the hardest problems standing between Ramp and the world’s largest and most complex companies — shaping and shipping the product capabilities that unlock our growth upmarket. You'll be part of our Core FDE org, which is an agent-first, high-pace, customer-facing engineering team. On FDE, you will interact directly with customers and deliver solutions end to end — understanding pain points, shaping product decisions, and building agents that autonomously expand Ramp's capabilities.

Check out our Engineering Blog and FDE post for more context on our work!

What You’ll Do

Deliver software end to end that meet the needs of our largest customers — understanding user pain points, scoping product specs, and building agents that autonomously implement solutions.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Solutions, Customer Success, and Account Management to close deals, activate customers, and expand the value Ramp provides over time.
Drive the core product engineering roadmap through our embedding model — specializing within a core product area to develop deep domain expertise and make prioritization calls on when to build a custom solution vs. accelerate a broader initiative.

What You Need

3+ years of software engineering experience preferred
Extensive experience building with and for agents
Track record of shipping high-quality products at scale
Comfort and excitement to be customer-facing
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment, continuously grow, and master your craft

Flexible PTO
Centralized home-office equipment ordering
Health and wellness stipend
Budget for intra-office travel
Weekly coffee stipend

United States

100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you, with partial coverage for dependents
One Medical annual membership
Fertility HRA (up to $10,000 per year)
Pet insurance
In-office perks: lunch, snacks, drinks, and more

Canada

Group medical, dental, and vision coverage through Sun Life
Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Fertility drug coverage (up to $4,000 lifetime)

United Kingdom

Private medical insurance through Freedom Elite

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