Sardine
Senior Software Engineer - Compliance Team
Job Summary
This role involves designing and maintaining robust backend services and APIs, with a focus on scalability and reliability. The candidate should have extensive experience in systems design, proficiency in Golang (preferred), and industry knowledge in fraud prevention or compliance, especially in banking or fintech. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and creating technical documentation are also key aspects. The position emphasizes high engineering standards, customer-centricity, and contributes to a remote-first company culture that values performance and ownership.
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Who we are:
We are a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance. Our platform uses device intelligence, behavior biometrics, machine learning, and AI to stop fraud before it happens. Today, over 300 banks, retailers, and fintechs worldwide use Sardine to stop identity fraud, payment fraud, account takeovers, and social engineering scams. We have raised $145M from world-class investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Activant, Visa, Experian, FIS, and Google Ventures.
Our culture:
We have hubs in the Bay Area, NYC, Austin, and Toronto. However, we maintain a remote-first work culture. #WorkFromAnywhere
We hire talented, self-motivated individuals with extreme ownership and high growth orientation.
We value performance and not hours worked. We believe you shouldn't have to miss your family dinner, your kid's school play, friends get-together, or doctor's appointments for the sake of adhering to an arbitrary work schedule.
Location:
Remote - UK / Germany / Bulgaria
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.
What you'll be doing:
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.
What you'll bring:
7+ years of proven experience as a Software Engineer specializing in systems design.
Proficiency in Golang is a significant advantage.
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 SAR or GOAML, banking or fintech, and domain knowledge in fraud prevention or compliance.
Proficient in English - from casual chats to formal reports.
Compliance Team Tech Stack:
Backend: Golang
Databases: Postgres (PostgreSQL), Bigtable
Analytics / Data Warehouse: BigQuery
Compensation: Base pay range of 100,000 - 110,000 GBP / 120,000 - 130,000 EUR + Series C equity with tremendous upside potential + Attractive benefits
The compensation offered for this role will depend on various factors, including the candidate's location, qualifications, work history, and interview performance, and may differ from the stated range.
Benefits we offer:
Generous compensation in cash and equity
Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested
Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture
Flexible paid time off, Year-end break, Self care days off
Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents -US and Canada specific
4% matching in 401k / RRSP -US and Canada specific
MacBook Pro delivered to your door
One-time stipend to set up a home office — desk, chair, screen, etc.
Monthly meal stipend
Monthly social meet-up stipend
Annual health and wellness stipend
Annual Learning stipend
Unlimited access to an expert financial advisory
Join a fast-growing company with world-class professionals from around the world. If you are seeking a meaningful career, you found the right place, and we would love to hear from you.
To learn more about how we process your personal information and your rights in regards to your personal information as an applicant and Sardine employee, please visit ourApplicant and Worker Privacy Notice.
Sardine
Sardine’s AI platform is at the core of enterprise risk and fraud workflows, allowing them to consolidate vendors and improve operational efficiency. Hundreds of enterprises in over 70 countries trust Sardine to stop fraud in real-time, streamline BSA/AML compliance, and unify data across risk teams.
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