Modal
Small (~110)
Ramp
Large (~1,000+)
Best For
Modal
Best for: Systems engineers who want to build developer-loved cloud infrastructure with elite teammates
Ramp
Best for: Product-minded engineers who want exceptional comp and benefits at the fastest-growing fintech
Ratings
ModalRamp
4.0
4.2
Overall
3.8
3.5
Work-Life Balance
4.2
4.3
Culture & Values
3.8
4.5
Comp & Benefits
4.0
3.8
Senior Mgmt
3.5
4.0
Career Opps
👍 82% Recommend
👤 88% CEO Approval (Erik Bernhardsson)
👍 82% Recommend
👤 88% CEO Approval (Eric Glyman)
Culture Values
Modal only
🎧 Deep Work / Low Meetings🔓 Open Source🧩 Wears Many Hats
Ramp only
🪟 Transparent💎 Strong Comp & Equity🌱 Learning & Growth
Shared
⚙️ Engineering-Driven🚀 Ship Fast & Iterate🎯 Direct Product Impact
Pros & Cons
Modal
- World-class engineering team — includes creators of Luigi, Seaborn, and olympiad medalists
- High-impact product with 50x revenue growth — developers widely praise the platform
- Early-stage startup dynamics — roles shift quickly, requires high self-direction
- Limited HR infrastructure — benefits and career ladders still being developed
Ramp
- Exceptional talent and product-driven culture — software engineers rate 4.7/5 on Glassdoor
- Outstanding compensation and benefits — 16 weeks maternity, IVF coverage, free lunch
- Intense work demands — 60+ hour weeks and 10-12 hour days are common
- Shifting to in-office preference — new hires expected 3+ days/week in NYC, SF, or Miami
Bottom Line
Modal
Choose Modal if you want world-class engineering peers and 50x revenue growth — but expect early-stage startup dynamics.
Ramp
Choose Ramp if you want top-tier comp and a product-driven fintech culture — but expect 60+ hour weeks and in-office expectations.
Open Roles
Modal — 28 jobs
💻 Engineering
14
📣 Marketing
3
💼 Sales / GTM
3
🧠 ML / AI
2
⚙️ Operations
2
💰 Finance
1
Ramp — 128 jobs
💻 Engineering
32
💼 Sales / GTM
25
⚙️ Operations
7
💰 Finance
6
📋 Product
6
📣 Marketing
5
📊 Data
3
🎨 Design
2
⚖️ Legal
2
👤 HR / People
1
Summary
Modal scores 4.0/5.0 on Glassdoor with a 3.8 work-life balance rating. Ramp scores 4.2/5.0 overall with a 3.5 WLB. That’s a 0.2-point gap on overall satisfaction.
Both companies share these culture values: Engineering-Driven, Ship Fast & Iterate, Direct Product Impact. Modal also emphasizes Deep Work / Low Meetings, Open Source, Wears Many Hats. Ramp also emphasizes Transparent, Strong Comp & Equity, Learning & Growth.
On the hiring front, Modal has 28 open roles and Ramp has 128 open roles.