Sardine
fraud prevention and AML compliance
StaffSoftwareEngineer-Compliance
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“Staff Software Engineer - Compliance at Sardine. Skills: backend development, complex system integrations, compliance, fraud prevention, AML compliance, KYC onboarding, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting, Golang. own and lead the development of our compliance and financial crime prevention platform. designing, building, and maintaining critical systems that power KYC onboarding, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting capabilities”
Industry & Context.
solve complex problems in a highly regulated domain
Given the strategic nature of this role, we expect a degree of flexibility for somewhat regular in-person meetings with our leadership team in San Francisco, Berkeley.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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
Nice to Have
Prior experience in the AML/CFT compliance domain is a plus, but not required, 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
What You'll Do.
own and lead the development of our compliance and financial crime prevention platform
and maintaining critical systems that power KYC onboarding
transaction monitoring
and regulatory reporting capabilities
developing new features at scale
driving technical strategy
refining internal tooling and processes
assuming broad ownership across the platform
partnering with stakeholders across the organization to solve complex problems in a highly regulated domain
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
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partnering with stakeholders across the organization; Collaborate closely with compliance stakeholders, product teams, and other engineering teams
Communication Scope
Proficient in English—from casual chats to formal reports
Process & Methodology
leading technical initiatives from conception to delivery
Full Job Description
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. Location: - Remote - USA/Canada/Brazil - Given the strategic nature of this role, we expect a degree of flexibility for somewhat regular in-person meetings with our leadership team in San Francisco, Berkeley. - 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 Staff Software Engineer, you will own and lead the development of our compliance and financial crime prevention platform. This pivotal role involves designing, building, and maintaining critical systems that power KYC onboarding, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting capabilities. This multifaceted position involves developing new features at scale, driving technical strategy, refining internal tooling and processes, mentoring engineers, and assuming broad ownership across the platform. You will operate as a technical leader with influence beyond your immediate team, partnering with stakeho
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