[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![TRM Labs logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/34aa038c-221.png)](https://jobicy.com/company/trm-labs.md)[TRM Labs](https://jobicy.com/company/trm-labs.md) # Senior Software Engineer, Backend | Product Engineering Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/trm-labs.md)ShareRemote from[LATAM](https://jobicy.com/job-region/latam.md)SalaryUndisclosedDepartment[Software Engineering](https://jobicy.com/categories/engineering.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceSeniorPublished11 Oct 2026Apply before10 Nov 2026Listing views41Application actions1Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. AI Summary ## The role, at a glance. TRM Labs is seeking a senior backend engineer to build reliable, scalable APIs, web services, and shared engineering capabilities for its product and internal teams. The role emphasizes end-to-end technical ownership, customer-informed product decisions, and collaboration with nontechnical stakeholders. The engineer will work in weekly sprints, act as a technical anchor for projects, and participate in an internal-tools on-call rotation for triaging support requests. The environment is high-velocity and ambiguous, requiring rapid prioritization, strong execution, and clear communication across a distributed team. Node.js is used in the backend, while scalable-system design, database knowledge, and API expertise are more important than prior Node.js experience. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 5/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a senior-level backend role involving scalable systems, public APIs, data storage, stakeholder alignment, and ownership of projects under changing priorities. The stated rapid delivery expectations, ambiguity, and on-call responsibilities increase both technical and operational complexity. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianHighly competitive$197,500US market range$165k–$230k0$253k AI insightNo actual compensation is disclosed in the posting. Estimated US annual base-salary market range for a senior backend software engineer in a high-growth, security-focused technology company is $165,000–$230,000 USD, with an estimated midpoint of $197,500; actual pay may vary by location, experience, scope, and equity or bonus structure. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. 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What requirements shaped its architecture?I would begin by clarifying expected traffic, latency targets, availability requirements, data consistency needs, and consumer workflows. I would then describe the service boundaries, storage choices, authentication and rate-limiting approach, observability, and rollout strategy, including the metrics used to validate reliability and performance. How would you turn an ambiguous stakeholder request into an executable technical roadmap? I would first identify the user problem, desired business outcome, constraints, and success metrics through focused discovery. Next, I would break the work into thin, testable increments, document tradeoffs and risks, align on scope with stakeholders, and use regular checkpoints to adapt priorities as new information emerges. How do you choose between relational and analytical storage systems for a product feature? I evaluate the access patterns, transaction and consistency requirements, query complexity, data volume, freshness needs, and operational cost. I typically use a relational database such as Postgres for transactional workflows and a dedicated analytical system for large-scale aggregations and reporting, with clear data pipelines and ownership between them. Tell us about a time you had to reduce scope or challenge a delivery timeline. I would explain how I decomposed the requested outcome into essential and deferrable components, quantified the risks behind the original estimate, and proposed a smaller release with measurable customer value. I would communicate the tradeoffs directly, secure alignment, and ensure the deferred work had an explicit follow-up plan. How would you handle an on-call request involving an internal tool used by multiple teams? I would triage severity and user impact, gather reproducible details, and communicate an initial status and expected next update. I would mitigate or roll back safely where possible, use logs and metrics to isolate the cause, involve the right owners, and follow through with a documented root-cause analysis and preventive action. Opportunity details ## About this role. ### Build a Safer World. TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that help public and private sector agencies investigate and disrupt crime. TRM’s platforms enable investigators to trace illicit activity, build cases, and construct operating pictures of threat networks. Leading agencies and businesses worldwide rely on TRM to make the world safer and more secure. The Product Engineering team is responsible for building a comprehensive set of features, frameworks, and functionalities for both end customers and internal-facing teams to successfully execute and scale TRM’s business. We are looking for a pragmatic backend engineer who can build reliable and scalable software that will be used by all TRM customers. You’ll also design backend APIs with a deep understanding of the customer experience and performance. As an early member of the team, you will be deeply involved in the technical details along with our operational processes to champion the velocity, quality, and overall impact of TRM, ultimately building a safer financial system for billions of people. The impact you’ll have here: * Work on complex engineering problems that help you build and hone not only technical skills but also project management and human/soft skills * Develop and maintain public APIs that are part of the API Product suite * Collaborate with stakeholders on transforming a functional vision into a tangible roadmap with clear outcomes * Support and enable internal business units through shared engineering services and functionalities * Develop cross-functional relationships with stakeholders across the organization to understand and empower their mission from end to end * Experience designing and building scalable systems, web applications, APIs, and services (our backend is built in Node.js but prior experience in Node.js is not required; we believe tools and languages can be learned on the job) What we’re looking for: * Experience designing and building scalable systems, web applications, APIs, and services. * An understanding of storage systems such as relational databases (e.g., Postgres) and analytical databases. * Demonstrated experience in understanding customer pain points and bridging their needs to technical & product requirements. * A high degree of initiative and ownership, combined with the ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly to change. * Exceptional ability to structure problems and identify the most critical issues to prioritize. * Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, verbally and in writing. * Experience working collaboratively in a cross-functional environment with a diverse group of people at all levels in an organization. About the Team: * The team operates on a weekly sprint schedule. Individuals on the team are tasked to lead projects as technical anchors, and given a chance to grow and take ownership according to their level and goals. We work closely with our internal stakeholders to deliver impactful features to our internal customers and the company. * The team’s culture is built on psychological safety wherein team members build rapport and trust-based relationships with teammates, hold each other accountable and to a high bar, collaborate extensively, and have lots of fun along the way. * The team’s timezone is a mix of EST and PST with at least 6 hours of overlap with PST (8 am to 2 pm PST) * On-Call: We have an on-call rotation that is specific to internal tools. In this role, the internal tools engineer is responsible for triaging customer support requests from specific Slack channels pertaining to internal tools. Learn about TRM Speed in this position: * Ruthless Prioritization & Adaptability: We adapt quickly when faced with new information. For example, an engineer may message the PM or EM to prioritize Task A vs. Task B in the middle of the sprint – we don’t let inertia guide our decisions. Instead we focus on ruthless prioritization and pivot quickly as needed. * Challenging Timelines (Execution Pressure): An engineer questions a teammate’s proposed 3-week timeline, and constructively argues for condensing it to 2 weeks—backed by rationale, tradeoffs, and a plan to reduce scope or increase velocity. They show ownership of delivery speed and willingness to push for urgency. * Time-Boxed Spiking (Rapid Learning & Decision-Making): An engineer proposes a 1-week spike with a clear time-box and success criteria to explore implementation options or validate feasibility through a proof of concept. They demonstrate speed not just in execution, but in de-risking decisions early. ### Application Instructions If you’re interested in joining TRM, we encourage you to apply directly. Every application is reviewed by our Talent team. Before applying, review the job description carefully and highlight the experience and impact that best demonstrate the required qualifications. Please also provide thoughtful and accurate answers to the application questions, as these will be used to evaluate your skills and qualifications for the role. If you send your resume directly to someone at TRM, we can’t guarantee it will reach the appropriate hiring team. Applying directly is the best way to ensure your application will be considered. ### Interviewing with TRM Our process is designed to understand how you think, solve problems, and deliver impact, while allowing you to evaluate TRM. Most interview processes include a case study, an AI skills assessment, and a Leadership Principles interview. * Recruiter Intro: Qualifications, motivations, and alignment with the role. * Hiring Manager: Deep dive into your relevant experience, skills, and impact. * First Round: 1–2 interviews focused on the skills most critical to the role. * Final Round: Hands-on case study. This is usually a panel-style session where we go deeper into your craft, problem-solving, and alignment with TRM. * References: Former colleagues who can provide insight into your work and impact. * Offer: Congrats! Your recruiter will present the offer and compensation details. * Welcome to TRM: We’re excited to build a safer world with you! Your recruiter will share your specific interview plan and preparation guidance along the way. ### AI Fluency at TRM AI fluency is a baseline expectation at TRM. We believe AI meaningfully changes how top performers operate. We expect every team member to use AI to accelerate and reimagine their craft, not just automate surface tasks. At TRM, AI fluency means you are among the top 10 percent of operators in your function in how you apply AI to: * Accelerate repeatable workflows * Structure and solve problems * Improve output quality * Increase speed and leverage You will be evaluated on applied AI fluency during the interview process. ### Life at TRM We are building a safer world. That promise shows up in how we work every day. TRM moves FAST. We are a high-velocity, high-ownership team that expects clarity, follow-through, and impact. People who thrive here are energized by hard problems, experimentation, and continuous feedback. If something takes months elsewhere, it will ship here in days. Our work sits at the intersection of AI, national security, and fighting crime. The problems are complex, the stakes are real, and the environment evolves quickly. The pace and intensity of the work reflect the importance of the mission. As a result, the way we operate requires a high level of ownership, adaptability, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. At TRM, you should expect: * Priorities and targets to change quickly * Operating with a high degree of ambiguity * A high level of personal ownership and accountability * Close collaboration across teams and functions * Frequent, high-touch communication * Creative problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking * A pace that rewards urgency, adaptability, and outcomes This environment is energizing for people who enjoy building, solving hard problems, and making progress in situations that are not always fully defined. It also requires thriving in ambiguity, adjusting course as new information emerges, and maintaining focus and positivity in a fast-moving and intense environment. We also recognize that this style of operating is not for everyone. If you are primarily optimizing for predictability or a consistently balanced workload, we encourage you to use the interview process to pressure-test whether this environment is truly the right fit. We want teammates who thrive here, not just survive here. If you are excited by meaningful problems, motivated by ambitious goals, and energized by working alongside mission-driven colleagues, there is a good chance you will find TRM to be an exceptional place to grow and contribute. ### Leadership Principles We hire and grow against three leadership principles. They’re the standards for how we operate, treat each other, and make decisions. * Impact-Oriented Trailblazer: We put customers first and move with speed, focus, and adaptability. We treat every plan like an experiment – test, ship, measure, and iterate quickly. * Master Craftsperson: We care deeply about our craft. We balance speed with high standards, own outcomes end‑to‑end, and invest in getting better everyday. * Inspiring Colleague: We add clarity and energy, not noise. We bring humility, candor, and a one‑team mindset — giving and receiving feedback to make the team stronger. ### Join our Mission At TRM, we care deeply about our craft. We are looking for individuals who want their work to matter, who experiment with speed and rigor, and who take pride in building a safer world for billions of people. If you’re excited by TRM’s mission but don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply — we hire for slope, judgment, and the will to learn fast. TRM is a Series C company with $220M in total funding, backed by Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Y Combinator, Thoma Bravo, and others. 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