Sardine

Machine Learning Engineer (Device Identification)

Canada

$180,000 – $220,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Fraud Prevention, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of professional software engineering experience and at least 3 years of backend development experience, preferably with Go or a similar language. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required, along with proficiency in Go (Golang) or strong experience in another backend language with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

The Machine Learning Engineer will design, develop, and maintain backend services using Go (Golang) to process and analyze device data. They will collaborate with frontend engineers to refine data collection methodologies and implement algorithms for device identification. The role also includes handling large datasets to extract insights, staying updated with changes in browser behaviors that may impact data collection, applying machine learning models to enhance device recognition, ensuring compliance with privacy laws, optimizing system performance, and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Machine Learning
Device Identification
Device Fingerprinting
Go (Golang)
JavaScript
Data Analysis
Backend Development
Probabilistic Matching
Fraud Prevention
AML Compliance

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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