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Software Engineer - Backend

Sardine

Saas

51-200

San Francisco, CA, USA

About the job

Overview:

Who we are:
We are a leader in financial crime prevention. Using unparalleled device intelligence and behavior biometrics, we apply machine learning to detect and stop fraud before it happens. The platform includes tools for identity verification, fraud prevention and investigation, AML monitoring, and case management. Over 250 companies use Sardine to prevent fake account creation, social engineering scams, account takeovers, bot attacks, payment fraud, and money laundering. We raised $75M, led by Andreessen Horowitz Growth, XYZ Capital, Google Ventures, Visa, Activant Capital, Experian, and ING Ventures.
Our culture:

We have hubs in the Bay Area, NYC, Austin, and Toronto. However, we have a remote-first work culture. #WorkFromAnywhere
We hire talented, self-motivated people and get out of their way
We value performance and not hours worked. We believe you shouldn't have to miss your family dinner, your kid's school play, or doctor's appointments for the sake of adhering to an arbitrary work schedule.

Location:

Remote - Brazil or Argentina
From Home / Beach / Mountain / Cafe / Anywhere!
We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed team. You can find your productive zone and work from there.

About the Role:
As a backend-focused Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, constructing, and maintaining APIs, services, and systems across our engineering team. This multifaceted position involves developing new features on a large scale, refining internal tooling and processes, contributing to product and technical roadmaps, and assuming diverse responsibilities within the organization. The ideal candidate for the backend role will have a proven track record in building highly available APIs, with additional proficiency in data pipelines and the relevant domain.
You will:

Design, create, and maintain robust, efficient, and reliable backend services to meet our platform's evolving needs.
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to architect and implement new services from inception to delivery.
Contribute to developing new features and capabilities that deliver substantial value to our customers.
Work with various engineering and product teams to synchronize efforts and deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Craft and maintain user-facing technical documentation, enhancing user understanding and facilitating seamless adoption of our services.
Play a pivotal role in shaping our company's engineering culture, ensuring the maintenance of high engineering standards across the organization.

An ideal candidate has:

A minimum of 4+ years of proven experience as a Software Engineer specializing in web backend development.
Proficiency in Golang is a significant advantage.
Additional experience in data engineering is highly desirable.
A track record of successfully delivering high-quality production services and systems.
Customer-centric approach with a strong emphasis on empathy towards users.
Relevant industry experience, particularly in banking or fintech, and domain knowledge in fraud prevention or compliance.