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Engineering Manager, Product Engineering

TRM LabsSan Francisco, CAR&D
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
12 Mar 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Engineering Manager, Product Engineering role at TRM Labs is a hands-on leadership position based in San Francisco, California, with remote flexibility available. This opportunity suits an experienced engineering leader who wants to guide a multidisciplinary team building cutting-edge, AI-powered software to disrupt illicit activity and help investigators secure a safer world.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary pod of frontend, backend, and full-stack engineers to maintain high standards of pace and craftsmanship.
Own key AI-powered product initiatives end-to-end, spanning from problem definition and 0 to 1 prototypes through to launch and scale.
Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams on roadmapping, prioritization, and navigating architectural tradeoffs.
Drive predictable delivery while preserving reliability, quality, and maintainability across all product surfaces.
Provide hands-on technical guidance through architectural discussions, code reviews, and cross-stack troubleshooting.
Partner with data, platform, and AI teams to integrate complex capabilities into clean, user-facing experiences.
Establish robust engineering fundamentals including testing, observability, documentation, and clear ownership.
Cultivate a high-trust, fast-paced team culture where hiring and developing great talent remains a priority.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience.
Between 2 to 5+ years of people management experience leading multidisciplinary product teams that ship user-facing software.
Strong product engineering background in building workflow-heavy or data-rich applications from scratch to scale.
Practical experience building or integrating AI and LLM-powered features into production systems with a strong grasp of reliability and UX tradeoffs.
Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, make quick decisions, and turn early ideas into shipped software.
Technical depth required to review code, shape architecture, and guide decisions across frontend, backend, and AI integrations.
Excellent communication skills with a willingness to engage directly with customers to guide product direction.
U.S. citizenship is strictly required due to the nature of the work and government requirements.

Nice to Have

Experience scaling or evolving product engineering pods.
Background working in enterprise or B2B software environments.
Familiarity with data-rich, real-time, or workflow-heavy products.
Exposure to complex integrations or event-driven systems.

Skills and Tools

Large Language Models (LLMs)
Frontend, backend, and full-stack software development
AI and agent orchestration tools like Claude Code
Distributed system architecture and code reviews

About the Company

TRM Labs delivers AI-powered intelligence platforms that empower public and private sector agencies to investigate financial crime, trace illicit activities, and map threat networks. Recognized as a Series C company backed by top investors such as Goldman Sachs, Y Combinator, Bessemer, and Thoma Bravo, TRM has raised $220M in total funding. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates on a distributed-first model with international hubs, fostering an intense, mission-driven environment focused on high ownership, urgency, and speed.

How to Apply

Please submit your application directly on the official TRM Labs careers page to ensure your candidacy is reviewed by the talent team.

Skills and tech stack

LLM

Questions candidates ask

Is this role remote?

Yes, this position offers remote flexibility alongside the company's San Francisco, CA location, though applicants must be U.S. citizens.

What experience is required for this Engineering Manager position?

Candidates must have 5+ years of software engineering experience and 2 to 5+ years of people management experience leading multidisciplinary product teams.

Why is U.S. citizenship required for this job?

Due to the nature of the work and applicable customer and government requirements, U.S. citizenship is mandatory for this role.

Will I still write code as an Engineering Manager at TRM Labs?

Yes, this role is for an Engineering Manager who still ships code, reviews pull requests, and stays closely connected to the architecture.

How should I submit my application?

You should apply directly through the official TRM Labs careers page to guarantee that your resume and application reach the correct hiring team.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official TRM Labs careers page.

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