Sardine

Software Engineer - AI Products

Canada

$170,000 – $220,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Fraud Prevention, AML Compliance, AI/ML SoftwareIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $170K - $220K

Sardine is a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance. Our platform utilizes device intelligence, behavior biometrics, machine learning, and AI to proactively stop fraud. We serve over 300 banks, retailers, and fintechs globally, helping them prevent identity fraud, payment fraud, account takeovers, and social engineering scams. We have secured $145M in funding from prominent investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Activant, Visa, Experian, FIS, and Google Ventures. Our operational model is remote-first.

About the Role

We are seeking a full-stack software engineer eager to develop AI-powered products. This role involves working across both backend and frontend systems to enhance our platform and integrate AI into customer-facing features. You will have a significant impact by taking ownership of complex challenges, collaborating effectively with the team, and contributing to the development of AI agents used by our clients. Your work will directly support clients in securing their assets and protecting against malicious threats and fraudsters. We are looking for an individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, offering the independence to drive projects and the ownership to craft solutions from conception to completion. Your strong curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring new technologies will be vital in safeguarding our clients' assets. If you are passionate about building impactful products, enjoy tackling open-ended problems, and wish to work at the forefront of AI, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain robust full-stack applications that power AI-driven products.
  • Collaborate closely with AI and product teams to integrate AI directly into customer-facing applications.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, which may include running SQL queries and validating datasets.
  • Take ownership of projects from ideation through to launch, contributing to product strategy.
  • Partner with a cross-functional team comprising designers, engineers, and product leaders.
  • Maintain a curious mindset, stay updated on the latest AI advancements, and introduce innovative ideas to the team.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of full-stack engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on backend development and production-level frontend experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with a backend language (Go and Python are used) and modern frontend frameworks, specifically React + TypeScript.
  • Proficiency in working with SQL and relational databases for troubleshooting and data validation.
  • Proven ability to independently solve complex, open-ended problems.
  • Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Company Information

  • Culture: Remote-first, performance-oriented, with a focus on work-life balance.
  • Industries Served: Fraud prevention and AML compliance.
  • Technology Platform: Leverages device intelligence, behavior biometrics, machine learning, and AI.
  • Client Base: Serves over 300 banks, retailers, and fintech companies worldwide.
  • Funding: Secured $145 million from leading investors.

Skills

Full-Stack Development
AI Integration
Machine Learning
SQL
Backend Development
Frontend Development
Troubleshooting
Data Validation
Project Ownership
Collaboration

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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