WorkRamp

The All-in-One Learning Platform

Senior Backend Engineer (Remote)

$160K - $220K
Location
US / Remote (US)
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
6+ years
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About the role

🙌 About WorkRamp

At WorkRamp, we believe the best companies grow through learning. That’s why industry leaders like Box, Lattice, and Brex trust WorkRamp to power both employee and customer learning. Learning is one of the top categories being disrupted by AI, and we’re at the forefront of this transformation. We’re not just following trends—we’re building innovative, differentiated features that set us apart from the competition.

We are building the world’s best AI-First Learning Management System (LMS) through a high-impact, remote-first culture driven by three core values:

🚀 #StartupMode – We embrace a startup mindset in everything we do. We move fast, stay efficient, and treat every day like it’s Day 1.

💡 #CustomerFocus – Our customers come first. We strive to deliver exceptional experiences at every touchpoint.

🤝 #OneTeam – We win together. Collaboration, support, and shared success are at the heart of how we work.

⚡️ Engineering Team Highlights

✅ Engineering-First Philosophy – We prioritize building & iterating over excessive meetings. If you thrive in an environment with little red tape, you’ll fit right in.

🚀 Cutting-Edge Innovation – We are leading the way in generative AI, offering you the opportunity to work on the latest advancements while rapidly expanding your skill set.

🤝 Collaborative Culture – Every idea and every voice matters. We foster an environment where all employees are empowered to share their perspectives, knowing they will be heard, valued, and respected.

🔧 What will I be doing?

  • Build and refine core SaaS and generative AI features through collaborative coding and code reviews.
  • Partner with product and design teams to plan, develop, and implement features.
  • Sharpen technical and leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
  • Contribute to discussions on backend/frontend best practices and team culture.

đź’» Tech Stack

- Backend : Ruby on Rails

- Frontend : React with TypeScript

- Database : PostgreSQL

- Analytics : Snowflake

- Caching : Redis

- Infrastructure : Deployed on AWS

🙌 What skills do I need?

  • Passion for startups and a desire to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
  • 5+ years of experience building high-quality, production-ready software.
  • Good understanding of distributed systems and REST API design principles.
  • Strong expertise in relational databases.
  • Exceptional time management and the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic setting.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful outcomes.

🏆 Perks

-Fully Remote - Work from anywhere in the US.

-Generous Time Off - Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 company-wide holidays.

-Parental Leave - Paid leave to support you and your growing family.

-Equity - Be a part of our success with meaningful ownership.

-Comprehensive Healthcare - Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.

-Financial Security - 100% employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, plus life insurance.

-Work-From-Home Support - Stipend for your remote setup & a DeskPass account.

-401(k) Plan - Invest in your future with employer-sponsored retirement savings.

-Wellbeing & Assistance - Access to One Medical, Wellhub+ (formerly Gympass), and Employee Assistance Programs.

This role is fully remote and can be based anywhere in the US.

At this time, WorkRamp does not sponsor work visas.

About WorkRamp

WorkRamp is the All-in-One Platform that powers learning as a growth engine for today’s top organizations. Our mission is to reshape the corporate learning category by helping our customers tie learning to concrete and measurable business impact. Top companies like Box, Outreach, and Reddit trust WorkRamp to drive business outcomes and organizational scale for their customers, partners, and employees.

  • Recently raised a $40M Series C led by Salesforce Ventures, Slack Fund, and Susa Ventures
  • G2’s 2023 Best Software Awards: Top 50 Best Products for Mid-Market
  • G2’s 2023 Best Software Awards: Top 100 Highest Satisfaction Products
  • Named Among Best Workplaces in Software by Inc. Magazine for 2022
  • Ranked #873 on 2022 Inc. Magazine 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America
  • Made Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women™ list 2022
  • Mogul’s Top 100 Companies with Inclusive Benefits in 2022
  • Great Place to Work® Certified August 2022- August 2022
  • Named a 2022 & 2023 Y Combinator Top Private Company
  • #1 Top-Rated LMS by The Motley Fool
  • JMP Securities Hot 100 Startups: The best privately held software companies 2022
  • #1 on Inc's 2021 Best Workplaces List for Startups
  • Top 100 fastest-growing SaaS companies of 2020 by SaaS Mag
WorkRamp
Founded:2015
Team Size:106
Status:
Active
Location:San Francisco
Founders
Ted Blosser
Ted Blosser
CEO
Arsh Mand
Arsh Mand
COO