About this role
The Senior Data Engineer - AI Platform role at TRM Labs is an opportunity to manage and scale critical data serving infrastructure within a secure government cloud environment. Based in the United States on a remote basis, this position suits an independent engineer experienced in distributed systems and AI-assisted workflows who wants to protect public sector investigations.
Role Overview
TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that help public and private sector agencies disrupt crime and trace illicit activity. Within the Data Platform Serving team, this position focuses on the StarRocks-backed serving layer powering government cloud deployments. Working alongside the current solo owner of this domain, the engineer will ensure the infrastructure remains fast, reliable, and compliant as it scales.
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Skills and Tools
About the Company
TRM Labs builds AI-powered intelligence solutions that enable investigators to trace illicit activity, build cases, and construct operating pictures of threat networks. Leading agencies and businesses worldwide rely on its platforms to make the world safer and more secure. Headquartered in San Francisco with a distributed-first model, TRM is backed by prominent investors including Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Y Combinator, and Thoma Bravo.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official TRM Labs careers page to apply directly. Every application is reviewed by the Talent team, and applying directly is the best way to ensure proper consideration for the role.
Questions candidates ask
Is U.S. citizenship required for this role?
Yes, U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to government cloud data access requirements.
Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is based in the United States and operates on a remote basis.
What database or serving technology does this team use?
The team works primarily on a StarRocks-backed serving layer supporting government cloud investigations.
What is the expectation regarding AI tools in this role?
AI fluency is a baseline expectation, and engineers are expected to use tools like Claude and Cursor to accelerate debugging, query profiling, code reviews, and documentation.
How should I submit my application?
You should apply directly through the official TRM Labs careers page to ensure your application reaches the hiring team.