Sardine

Software Engineer - Backend

Brazil

$50,000 – $70,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Fraud Prevention, ComplianceIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Software Engineer specializing in web backend development. Proficiency in Golang is a significant advantage, and additional experience in data engineering is highly desirable. A track record of successfully delivering high-quality production services and systems is required, along with a customer-centric approach emphasizing empathy towards users. Relevant industry experience, particularly in banking or fintech, is preferred.

Responsibilities

As a backend-focused Software Engineer, you will design, create, and maintain robust, efficient, and reliable backend services to meet the platform's evolving needs. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders to architect and implement new services from inception to delivery. Additionally, you will contribute to developing new features and capabilities that deliver substantial value to customers, work with various engineering and product teams to synchronize efforts, and craft and maintain user-facing technical documentation to enhance user understanding.

Skills

Backend Development
API Design
Service Development
Data Pipelines
Machine Learning
AI
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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