[Remote] Engineering Manager, Data Infrastructure & Serving Layer at TRM Labs

United States

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Requirements

3+ years of engineering management experience
5+ years of hands-on engineering experience building distributed serving systems
Deep knowledge of StarRocks on Iceberg, ClickHouse, or equivalent OLAP/serving technologies
Strong background in query engines, caching, materialized views, real-time ingestion (CDC/streaming), and hybrid batch + real-time serving architectures
Skilled in query optimization, indexing, partitioning, and pre-aggregation strategies at scale
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and solid understanding of database internals and query planning
Experience with Kubernetes, observability stacks, CI/CD, and reliability engineering practices
Collaborative mindset and ability to partner effectively with data science, product, and platform teams
AI-native mindset and ability to leverage modern AI/ML tools and workflows to accelerate engineering productivity, data processing, and problem solving
Strong leadership and production ownership experience

Responsibilities

Lead and scale a high-performing team of engineers
Balance technical execution with career development and mentorship
Own the roadmap for serving infrastructure
Design, implement, and operate systems that provide low-latency, high-throughput access to petabyte-scale blockchain datasets
Architect next-gen serving infra using StarRocks on Iceberg, ClickHouse, and related technologies
Ensure performance and reliability of serving systems
Establish and enforce SLAs for query latency and uptime
Work closely with pipeline teams to define contracts, schemas, and freshness guarantees
Lead incident response and post-mortems for serving infra issues
Shape the long-term roadmap for serving systems, balancing cost, performance, scalability, and developer experience

Skills

TRM Labs

Blockchain intelligence for financial crime detection

About TRM Labs

TRM Labs focuses on blockchain intelligence to assist financial institutions, cryptocurrency businesses, and government agencies in identifying and investigating financial crimes and fraud related to cryptocurrencies. The company utilizes advanced data engineering, data science, and threat intelligence to provide tools and insights that help clients combat illicit activities in the crypto sector. TRM Labs serves a wide range of clients, including banks and regulatory bodies, and generates revenue through subscription-based services and customized solutions. Its goal is to enhance the security and integrity of the global financial system by offering comprehensive blockchain analytics and investigative capabilities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$146MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, FintechIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Annual Company Offsite

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased scrutiny in the UK could affect operations and partnerships in the region.

Collaboration with Tether and TRON may expose TRM Labs to reputational risks.

Cyberattack vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges could impact TRM Labs' clients.

Differentiation

TRM Labs specializes in blockchain intelligence for financial crime detection and investigation.

The company collaborates with major firms like PayPal, Visa, and government agencies.

TRM Labs offers subscription-based services and customized solutions for diverse client needs.

Upsides

Partnership with Four Inc. could increase government contracts in U.S. public sector.

Success in freezing $100 million in assets highlights effectiveness in public-private partnerships.

Collaboration with DeFi platforms like 1inch enhances influence in decentralized finance.

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