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Small (~110)
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Large (~1,000+)
Best For
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Best for: Systems engineers who want to build developer-loved cloud infrastructure with elite teammates
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Best for: Product-minded engineers who want exceptional comp and benefits at the fastest-growing fintech
Ratings
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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
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🎧 Deep Work / Low Meetings🔓 Open Source Culture🧩 Wears Many Hats
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🪟 Transparent Culture💎 Strong Comp & Equity🌱 Learning & Growth
Shared
⚙️ Engineering-Driven🚀 Ship Fast & Iterate🎯 Direct Product Impact
Pros & Cons
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- 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
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- 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
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Choose Modal if you want world-class engineering peers and 50x revenue growth — but expect early-stage startup dynamics.
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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 — 31 jobs
💻 Engineering
10
💼 Sales / GTM
5
👤 HR / People
3
🎨 Design
2
💰 Finance
2
📣 Marketing
2
🧠 ML / AI
2
⚙️ Operations
1
Ramp — 130 jobs
💻 Engineering
33
💼 Sales / GTM
26
📣 Marketing
9
📋 Product
7
💰 Finance
6
⚙️ Operations
4
📊 Data
3
🎨 Design
2
👤 HR / People
2
⚖️ Legal
1