[Hiring] Senior or Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform @TRM Labs

Role Description

As a Software Engineer on the Data Platform team, you will be responsible for executing mission-critical systems and data services that analyze blockchain transaction activity at petabyte scale, ultimately working to build a safer financial system for billions of people.

• Build highly reliable data services to integrate with dozens of blockchains.
• Develop complex ETL pipelines that transform and process petabytes of structured and unstructured data in real-time.
• Design and architect intricate data models for optimal storage and retrieval to support sub-second latency for querying blockchain data.
• Oversee the deployment and monitoring of large database clusters with an unwavering focus on performance and high availability.
• Collaborate across departments, partnering with data scientists, backend engineers, and product managers to design and implement novel data models that enhance TRM’s products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related field.
• A proven track record, with 5+ years of hands-on experience in architecting distributed system architecture, guiding projects from initial ideation through to successful production deployment.
• Exceptional programming skills in Python, as well as adeptness in SQL or SparkSQL.
• Versatility that spans the entire spectrum of data engineering in one or more of the following areas:
• In-depth experience with data stores and engines such as Iceberg, Trino, BigQuery, and StarRocks, and Citus.
• Proficiency in data pipeline and workflow orchestration tools like Airflow, DBT, etc.
• Expertise in data processing technologies and streaming workflows including Spark, Kafka, and Flink.
• Competence in deploying and monitoring infrastructure within public cloud platforms, utilizing tools such as Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Datadog.
• Proven ability in loading, querying, and transforming extensive datasets.

Requirements

• Build a scalable engine to optimize routine scaling and maintenance tasks.
• Identify ways to compress timelines using the 80/20 principle.
• Identify first version, a.k.a., "skateboards" for projects.

Application Instructions

• If you’re interested in joining TRM, we encourage you to apply directly. Every application is reviewed by our Talent team.
• Before applying, review the job description carefully and highlight the experience and impact that best demonstrate the required qualifications.
• Please provide thoughtful and accurate answers to the application questions, as these will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the role.
• If you send your resume directly to someone at TRM, we can’t guarantee it will reach the appropriate hiring team.

What to Expect From Our Interview Process

• Recruiter Intro: Explore your experience, motivations, and alignment with the role.
• Hiring Manager: Dive deeper into your relevant experience, skills, and impact.
• First Round: Typically 1–2 interviews focused on the skills most critical to the role.
• Final Round: Typically 3–5 interviews to go deeper on your craft, problem-solving, and alignment with TRM.
• References: We’ll speak with former colleagues who can provide perspective on your work and impact.
• Offer: If it’s a mutual fit, your recruiter will walk you through your offer and answer your questions.
• Welcome to TRM: Once you sign, we’ll get you ready for your first day and onboarding.

Life at TRM

• TRM moves quickly. We are a high velocity, high ownership team that expects clarity, follow-through, and impact.
• People who thrive here are energized by hard problems, experimentation, and continuous feedback.
• Our work sits at the intersection of AI, national security, and fighting crime.
• The pace and intensity of the work reflect the importance of the mission.
• Expect priorities and targets to change quickly as we experiment and iterate.
• Work often requires operating with a high degree of ambiguity.
• A high level of personal ownership and accountability is expected.
• Close collaboration across teams and functions is essential.
• Creative problem solving and out-of-the-box thinking are encouraged.

AI Fluency at TRM

AI fluency is a baseline expectation at TRM. We believe AI meaningfully changes how top performers operate.

• Accelerate repeatable workflows.
• Structure and solve problems.
• Improve output quality.
• Increase speed and leverage.

Leadership Principles

• Impact-Oriented Trailblazer: We put customers first and move with speed, focus, and adaptability.
• Master Craftsperson: We care deeply about our craft and balance speed with high standards.
• Inspiring Colleague: We add clarity and energy, not noise.

Join our Mission

At TRM, we care deeply about our craft. We are looking for individuals who want their work to matter, who experiment with speed and rigor, and who take pride in building a safer world for billions of people.