Latest AI JobsBrowse Jobs
TRM Labs logo

Data Platform Engineer - AI Platform

TRM LabsUnited StatesR&D
Apply on company site
Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
12 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Data Platform Engineer - AI Platform role at TRM Labs is a full-time, remote position based in the United States within the R&D department. This role suits an independent engineer with a strong distributed systems background who wants to build high-availability, regulated government cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Own performance tuning on the StarRocks serving layer, utilizing AI-assisted query profiling through Claude and internal tooling to resolve slow query patterns.
Build and harden data pipelines that feed government cloud investigations, leveraging AI code review workflows to ship reliable changes within a high-compliance environment.
Reduce single-point-of-failure risk on GovCloud data infrastructure by operating as the second engineer capable of independently running and troubleshooting the serving layer.
Triage production issues in a regulated environment using AI-assisted debugging and log analysis for rapid root-cause fixes.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required for this role due to government cloud data access requirements.
Hands-on experience operating distributed OLAP or serving-layer systems such as StarRocks, Trino, or ClickHouse, including query tuning and performance optimization at scale.
Experience owning data pipeline reliability, incident response, and using AI tools like Claude or Cursor to accelerate debugging, code review, and documentation.
Independent ownership mindset with the ability to ramp up quickly on unfamiliar production infrastructure using AI-assisted research and take on-call responsibility with minimal oversight.

Skills and Tools

Distributed OLAP and serving-layer systems (StarRocks, Trino, ClickHouse)
AI-assisted tooling and workflows (Claude, Cursor)
Query profiling, performance optimization, and distributed systems debugging
Data pipeline reliability and incident response frameworks

About the Company

TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions designed to help public and private sector agencies investigate and disrupt crime. Leading businesses and government agencies worldwide rely on the platform to trace illicit activity, build cases, and construct operating pictures of threat networks. TRM is a Series C company backed by investors including Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Y Combinator, and Thoma Bravo, operating with a distributed-first team model.

How to Apply

Please apply directly on the official TRM Labs careers page to ensure your application reaches the appropriate hiring team and is properly evaluated.

Questions candidates ask

Is citizenship required for this role?

Yes, U.S. citizenship is required due to government cloud data access requirements.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this role is fully remote within the United States.

What core technology stack does the serving layer use?

The serving layer is backed by StarRocks, supporting government cloud investigations.

What experience is needed for this position?

Candidates need hands-on experience operating distributed OLAP or serving-layer systems like StarRocks, Trino, or ClickHouse, alongside data pipeline reliability and incident response experience.

How do I apply for this position?

You should apply directly through the official TRM Labs careers page to ensure your application is reviewed by the talent team.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official TRM Labs careers page.

Apply on company site