Senior Software Engineer
Human Interest- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess 7+ years of experience building distributed backend systems in Java, 3+ years designing and delivering highly available services, and a strong foundation in data structures, distributed algorithms, and async architectures. They should have hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), deployment, and infrastructure management, as well as expertise with large-scale NoSQL databases such as HBase, Cassandra, or Bigtable. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering, or equivalent practical experience is required.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will build highly scalable, distributed services to handle hundreds of millions of events per day, partner with product management to scope and shape project requirements, implement engineering solutions to address complex customer needs at scale, collaborate with other engineers within the team and across other engineering teams, document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation and code comments, and help evolve and improve engineering practices.
Real-time fraud detection and prevention platform
Sift provides a platform focused on detecting and preventing online fraud in real-time, catering to clients in e-commerce, fintech, and digital marketplaces. The platform uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze large datasets, allowing it to identify fraudulent activities effectively. One of its standout features is dynamic friction, which ensures that genuine users have a smooth experience while preventing fraudsters from accessing services. Sift's business model is subscription-based, with fees that depend on transaction volume and service level. Additionally, Sift offers services like chargeback management and dispute resolution, which add further value to its offerings. The company's goal is to enhance digital trust and safety for businesses by providing tools that help them make informed decisions and protect against fraud.