Software Engineer, Product (Backend)

Summary

Join TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence company, as a Software Engineer on the Product Engineering team. You will design and build scalable systems, web applications, APIs, and services, working with a team of data scientists, engineers, and product managers. This role involves collaborating on mission-critical features analyzing blockchain transaction activity at a massive scale. You will contribute to every stage of the development cycle, from design to deployment. As an early team member, you'll be deeply involved in technical details and operational processes. Your work will directly impact the quality, velocity, and overall impact of TRM's product, ultimately contributing to a safer financial system. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a global, remote-first team.

Requirements

• Experience designing and building scalable systems, web applications, APIs, and services
• An understanding of storage systems such as relational databases (e.g., Postgres) and analytical databases
• Demonstrated experience in understanding customer pain points and bridging their needs to technical & product requirements
• A high degree of initiative and ownership, combined with the ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly to change
• Exceptional ability to structure problems and identify the most critical issues to prioritize
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, verbally and in writing
• Experience working collaboratively in a cross-functional environment with a diverse group of people at all levels in an organization

Responsibilities

• Experience designing and building scalable systems, web applications, APIs, and services (our backend is built in Node.js but prior experience in Node.js is not required; we believe tools and languages can be learned on the job)
• Work on complex engineering problems that help you build and hone not only technical skills but also project management and human/soft skills
• Develop and maintain public APIs that are part of the API Product suite
• Collaborate with stakeholders on transforming a functional vision into a tangible roadmap with clear outcomes
• Support and enable internal business units through shared engineering services and functionalities
• Develop cross-functional relationships with stakeholders across the organization to understand and empower their mission from end to end

Benefits

• Work alongside top experts and learn every day
• Embrace a growth mindset with development opportunities tailored to your role
• Take on high-impact challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• As a remote-first company, TRM Labs is built for global collaboration
• We cultivate a strong remote culture through clear communication, thorough documentation, and meaningful relationships
• We invest in offsites, regional meetups, virtual coffee chats, and onboarding buddies to foster collaboration