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Senior Data Platform Engineer - AI Platform

TRM LabsUnited StatesR&D
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
12 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Senior Data Platform Engineer - AI Platform role at TRM Labs is a full-time remote opportunity based in the United States, designed for engineers who want to scale high-availability government cloud environments. This position suits individuals with distributed systems experience who thrive in high-velocity, high-ownership settings and want to protect public safety through advanced technology.

Role Overview

TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that help public and private sector agencies investigate and disrupt crime. In this role, you will join the Data Platform Serving team, working directly on the StarRocks-backed serving layer that powers government cloud investigations. You will collaborate alongside the engineer who currently owns this domain solo, helping keep the government cloud environment fast, reliable, and compliant as it scales.

Key Responsibilities

Own performance tuning on the StarRocks serving layer, using AI-assisted query profiling with Claude and internal tooling to identify and fix slow query patterns before they affect customers.
Build and harden data pipelines feeding government cloud investigations, applying AI code review workflows to ship reliable changes quickly in a high-compliance environment.
Reduce single-point-of-failure risk on GovCloud data infrastructure by becoming the second engineer capable of independently operating and troubleshooting the serving layer.
Use AI-assisted debugging and log analysis to triage production issues in a regulated environment, turning multi-hour investigations into 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, ClickHouse, or similar technologies, including query tuning and performance optimization at scale.
Experience owning data pipeline reliability and incident response.
Comfort using AI tools like Claude, Cursor, or similar platforms to accelerate debugging, code review, and documentation.
Independent ownership mindset with the ability to pick up unfamiliar production infrastructure, use AI-assisted research to ramp quickly, and take on-call responsibility with minimal oversight.

Skills and Tools

Distributed OLAP and serving-layer systems (StarRocks, Trino, ClickHouse)
AI-assisted query profiling, debugging, and code review tools (Claude, Cursor)
Data pipeline reliability and incident response operations
Government cloud environment compliance and security management

About the Company

TRM Labs builds platforms that enable investigators to trace illicit activity, build cases, and construct operating pictures of threat networks. Leading agencies and businesses worldwide rely on TRM to make the world safer and more secure. TRM operates as a distributed-first company with hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C., London, and Singapore, and is backed by prominent investors including Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Y Combinator, and Thoma Bravo.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official TRM Labs careers page and submit your application directly through their portal.

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 is a remote position based in the United States.

What core technologies will I work with?

You will work with distributed OLAP and serving-layer systems like StarRocks, Trino, or ClickHouse, along with AI-assisted developer tools such as Claude and Cursor.

What is the primary focus of the Data Platform Serving team?

The team owns the layer that turns TRM's data into fast, reliable answers for the systems and teams built on top of it, specifically supporting government cloud investigations.

How should I submit my application?

You should apply directly through the official TRM Labs careers page to ensure your application reaches the appropriate hiring team.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official TRM Labs careers page.

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