Sardine · 17 hours ago
Staff Backend Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expSardine is a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance, providing a platform that utilizes advanced technologies to combat fraud. The Staff Backend Engineer will lead the development of the compliance and financial crime prevention platform, focusing on designing and maintaining critical systems while collaborating with various stakeholders.
CryptocurrencyFinTechFraud DetectionSoftware
Responsibilities
Architect, design, and implement robust, efficient, and reliable backend services for KYC workflows, sanctions screening engines, and alert management systems
Build and optimize case management and alert creation pipelines that enable investigators to efficiently review and disposition suspicious activity
Develop and maintain integrations with regulatory reporting systems, including SAR filing and GoAML submissions
Collaborate closely with compliance stakeholders, product teams, and other engineering teams to translate regulatory requirements into scalable technical solutions
Contribute to developing new features and capabilities that enhance detection accuracy, reduce false positives, and streamline investigator workflows
Craft and maintain technical documentation for compliance systems, ensuring auditability and facilitating regulatory examinations
Play a pivotal role in shaping our company's engineering culture, ensuring the maintenance of high engineering standards across the organization
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 7 years of proven experience as a Software Engineer specializing in web backend development and complex system integrations
A track record of successfully delivering high-quality production services, particularly those involving high-throughput data processing and real-time screening
Proficiency in Golang is a significant advantage
Proficient in English—from casual chats to formal reports
Preferred
Experience in regulated industries such as financial services (AML/KYC), healthcare (HIPAA), background screening, payment security (PCI-DSS), or similar compliance-driven environments
Familiarity with SAR/STR filing processes and GoAML or similar regulatory reporting formats
Experience with case management systems, alert workflows, and investigation tooling
Benefits
Generous compensation in cash and equity
Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested
Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture
Flexible paid time off and Year-end break
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
Company
Sardine
Sardine is a fraud prevention and compliance software company for the digital economy.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (6)
2024 (1)
2023 (3)
2022 (7)
2021 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$145.6MKey Investors
Activant CapitalAndreessen HorowitzFIS Impact Ventures
2025-02-11Series C· $70M
2022-09-20Series B· $51.5M
2022-08-10Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Alex Kushnir
Head of Commercial Development
Recent News
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GlobalFinTechSeries
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