R$285,000 – R$400,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fraud Prevention, AML Compliance, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Data Engineer

Salary: R$285K - R$400K Location Type: Remote Employment Type: FullTime


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 - Brazil

To be considered for this position, you must reside in one of the following cities:

  • São Paulo: São Paulo, Campinas, São José dos Campos
  • Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro
  • Minas Gerais: Belo Horizonte
  • Paraná: Curitiba
  • Santa Catarina: Florianópolis

About the role:

We are seeking a Data Engineer to design and build scalable, data-intensive applications. This role requires expertise in ingesting and transforming large datasets, creating APIs for efficient data retrieval, and developing data products that drive business insights. You will be a key player in shaping our data platform while contributing to backend engineering initiatives.

The ideal candidate bridges the gap between traditional data engineering and backend development, building ETL pipelines, APIs, and data-driven solutions with a focus on performance and scalability.


What you'll be doing:

  • Design and implement ETL pipelines capable of processing terabytes of credit 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.
  • Perform analysis on data to figure out the best use of data to provide value to clients.
  • Work closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including data science, product, and operations.
  • Document processes, architectures, and APIs.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.

What you'll need:

  • 5+ years of experience building scalable backend systems, designing high-performance APIs, and processing large-scale datasets.
  • Expertise in Go, Python, or Java, with a strong foundation in SQL and NoSQL databases (Bigtable, BigQuery, DynamoDB) for scalable storage solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines to support efficient deployments.
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment, and communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
  • Familiarity with credit or financial data and the regulatory considerations involved in handling sensitive information.
  • Proficient in English - from casual chats to formal reports.

Compensation:

  • Base pay range: 285,000 - 400,000 BRL
  • 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 401(k)

Skills

ETL pipelines
Data transformation
API development
Data products
Backend engineering
Machine learning
AI
Device intelligence
Behavioral biometrics

Sardine

Fraud prevention and compliance platform

About Sardine

Sardine.ai focuses on fraud prevention and compliance for banks, retailers, and fintech companies. Its platform offers tools for risk scoring, transaction monitoring, and customer due diligence, helping clients detect fraud and prevent money laundering. What sets Sardine.ai apart is its ability to monitor customer interactions for fraud signals, using data from over 35 providers to generate accurate risk scores. The company's goal is to enhance security and compliance for financial institutions and retailers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$73.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Generous compensation in cash and equity
7-year for post-termination option exercise (vs. standard 90 days)
Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested
Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture
Unlimited paid time off and minimum 2 weeks/year of mandatory vacation
100% of health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and 60% for dependents
4% matching in 401k
Company-wide offsites, the last one was at Miami
MacBook Pro delivered to your door
One-time stipend to set up a home office — desk, monitors, etc.
Monthly meal stipend
Monthly health and wellness stipend
Monthly meet-up stipend
Unlimited access to an expert financial advisory

Risks

Sophisticated synthetic identity fraud challenges traditional detection methods.
Real-time payment systems increase fraud risk, straining current detection capabilities.
Dollar-to-crypto conversion partnership may attract regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Sardine offers instant settlement for NFT and cryptocurrency transactions, enhancing transaction speed.
The platform uses behavioral biometrics to monitor interactions, providing precise risk scores.
Sardine integrates data from over 35 providers for comprehensive fraud detection.

Upsides

Partnership with Experian enhances product offerings with behavioral biometrics and device intelligence.
Collaboration with Airbase expands market reach in integrated risk management solutions.
Launch of GenAI assistant, Finley, leverages AI for competitive fraud detection.

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