Data Platform Engineer

## 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, Toronto, and São Paulo. 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.

## What you'll be doing - Design and implement ETL pipelines capable of processing terabytes of data efficiently. - Develop and optimize APIs to support fast and reliable data retrieval, including both exact and partial matches. - Architect and manage scalable storage solutions (e.g., Bigtable, BigQuery, ElasticSearch, or other NoSQL/SQL systems). - Collaborate with teams to turn raw data into actionable products, driving insights and business value. - Work closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including data science, product, and operation. - Document processes, architectures, and APIs. - Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.

## What you'll need - Advanced English proficiency (C1 level) is mandatory. - 5+ years of experience building scalable backend systems, designing high-performance APIs, and processing large-scale datasets. - Hands-on experience designing and building streaming pipelines using technologies like Apache Flink, Apache Beam, Airflow, and Apache Spark. - Expertise in Go, Python, or Java, combined with a strong foundation in SQL and NoSQL databases (such as Bigtable, BigQuery, or DynamoDB) for scalable storage solutions. - Proficiency with AWS or GCP infrastructure, containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, and managing CI/CD pipelines to support efficient deployments. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and clearly communicate complex technical concepts.

## 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 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.

Sardine is an AI-powered risk platform specializing in fraud prevention, compliance, and credit underwriting for financial services, including banks, fintechs, neobanks, and crypto companies. It uses behavioral analysis, device intelligence, behavioral biometrics, KYC/AML tools, transaction monitoring, and case management to detect and stop financial crimes like identity theft, payment fraud, and money laundering.