Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform

TRM is on a mission to build a safer financial system for billions of people.We deliver a blockchain intelligence data platform to financial institutions, crypto companies, and governments to fight cryptocurrency fraud and financial crime.We consider our business — and our profit — as a way to move towards our mission sustainably and at scale.The Data Platform team collaborates with an experienced group of data scientists, engineers, and product managers to build highly available and scalable data infrastructure for TRM's products and services.As a Software Engineer on the Data Platform team, you will be responsible for executing mission-critical systems and data services that analyze blockchain transaction activity at petabyte scale, and ultimately work to build a safer financial system for billions of people.The impact you'll have here:Build highly reliable data services to integrate with dozens of blockchains.Develop complex ETL pipelines that transform and process petabytes of structured and unstructured data in real-time.Design and architect intricate data models for optimal storage and retrieval to support sub-second latency for querying blockchain data.Oversee the deployment and monitoring of large database clusters with an unwavering focus on performance and high availability.Collaborate across departments, partnering with data scientists, backend engineers, and product managers to design and implement novel data models that enhance TRM's products.What we're looking for:Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related field.A proven track record, with 5+ years of hands-on experience in architecting distributed system architecture, guiding projects from initial ideation through to successful production deployment.Exceptional programming skills in Python, as well as adeptness in SQL or SparkSQL.Versatility that spans the entire spectrum of data engineering in one or more of the following areas:In-depth experience with data stores such as ClickHouse, ElasticSearch, Postgres, Redis, and Neo4j.Proficiency in data pipeline and workflow orchestration tools like Airflow, DBT, Luigi, Azkaban, and Storm.Expertise in data processing technologies and streaming workflows including Spark, Kafka, and Flink.Competence in deploying and monitoring infrastructure within public cloud platforms, utilizing tools such as Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Datadog.Proven ability in loading, querying, and transforming extensive datasets.About TRM's Engineering Levels:Engineer: Responsible for helping to define project milestones and executing small decision decisions independently with the appropriate tradeoffs between simplicity, readability, and performance.Provides mentorship to junior engineers, and enhances operational excellence through tech debt reduction and knowledge sharing.Senior Engineer: Successfully designs and documents system improvements and features for an OKR/project from the ground up.Consistently delivers efficient and reusable systems, optimizes team throughput with appropriate tradeoffs, mentors team members, and enhances cross-team collaboration through documentation and knowledge sharing.Staff Engineer: Drives scoping and execution of one or more OKRs/projects that impact multiple teams.Partners with stakeholders to set the team vision and technical roadmaps for one or more products.Is a role model and mentor to the entire engineering organization.Ensures system health and quality with operational reviews, testing strategies, and monitoring rigor.Life at TRM LabsLeadership PrinciplesOur Leadership Principles are foundational element of our strategy, guiding how we make decisions, how we treat each other, and how we behave day-to-day.Impact-Oriented Trailblazer: We put customers first, driving for speed, focus, and adaptability.Master Craftsperson: We prioritize speed, high standards, and distributed ownership.Inspiring Colleague: We value humility, candor, and a one-team mindset.Build a CareerJoining TRM means being part of a mission-driven team comprised of industry leaders.At TRM, you'll experience:Purpose and Mission: Have a real-world impact, from disrupting terrorist networks to returning stolen funds.Inspiring Colleagues: Collaborate with industry leaders and learn something new daily.Personal Growth: We're not just using technology; we're inventing it and taking category-defining products to market.Work EnvironmentRemote First: Our HQ is online.Tools like Zoom and Slack ensure seamless collaboration, but we also value in-person interactions, organizing regular meetups and offsites for team bonding.Clear communication is key in our decentralized setup.With tools like Slack, Loom, and voice notes, we document meetings and decisions, promoting transparency and efficiency.Ownership & TRM Speed: Small teams drive big goals at TRM.Every team member has significant ownership and responsibility, fostering an environment of initiative and direct impact.While there's no strict clocking in or out, we expect team members to balance personal schedules and team needs.We move "surprisingly fast" while maintaining a high bar in service of our customers and mission.This can feel both intense and rewarding.Our unique approach to projects emphasizes quick wins, rapid iterations, and constant feedback.Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity at TRM encompasses backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.Every day is an opportunity to learn from a colleague, whether they're a law enforcement expert or a tech pioneer.Annual Company Offsite: Once a year, TRMers come together from around the world to attend a 1-week mandatory company offsite.This is designed to foster in-person relationships, creativity, and strategic alignment.Employee attendance is required of all TRMers.Benefits and PerksAt TRM, we know that supporting our team members can take many forms.Our goal is to enable you to care for yourself, your family, and your community while eliminating stress through our diverse and curated benefits package for full-time employees.Remote-first work environmentCompetitive salaries and stock optionsHealth insuranceLife & disability coverageGenerous paid time for vacation, holidays, and parental leaveJoin UsWe're looking for team members who love building from the ground up and want to work hard in a fast-paced and ambitious environment.We are remote-first, with exceptionally talented team members located around the world.If you like solving tough problems quickly and seeing your work improve the lives of billions of people, we want you at TRM.We encourage you to reach out even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description.Don't worry about picking exactly the right job; we can always explore other options after starting the conversation.Your passion and interests will set you apart, especially if your background or career is unconventional.To all recruitment agencies: TRM Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.Please do not forward resumes to TRM Labs employees.TRM Labs is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the Company.#J-*****-Ljbffr