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Senior or Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform (Canada)

TRM LabsNorth AmericaR&D
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
23 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Senior or Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform position at TRM Labs is a remote opportunity based in North America that focuses on building petabyte-scale data infrastructure to analyze blockchain activity. This role suits an experienced engineer with a strong background in distributed systems who thrives in a high-velocity, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Build highly reliable data services to integrate with dozens of different 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 products.

Requirements

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, alongside adeptness in SQL or SparkSQL.
In-depth experience with data stores and engines such as Iceberg, Trino, BigQuery, StarRocks, and Citus.
Proficiency in data pipeline and workflow orchestration tools like Airflow and dbt.
Expertise in data processing technologies and streaming workflows including Spark, Kafka, and Flink.
Competence in deploying and monitoring infrastructure within public cloud platforms using tools such as Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Datadog.
Proven ability in loading, querying, and transforming extensive datasets.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL and SparkSQL
Kubernetes and Docker
Spark, Kafka, and Flink
Airflow and dbt
Terraform and Datadog
Iceberg, Trino, BigQuery, StarRocks, and Citus

About the Company

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

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official TRM Labs careers page to ensure the application reaches the appropriate hiring team.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLKubernetesDockerSparkKafkaAirflowdbtTerraform

Questions candidates ask

Is this position remote?

Yes, this role is remote with a location focus in North America.

What level of experience is required?

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience in architecting distributed system architecture.

What technical skills are primarily needed?

Candidates need exceptional programming skills in Python, proficiency in SQL or SparkSQL, and experience with tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Spark, Kafka, Airflow, dbt, and Terraform.

How should I submit my application?

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

What does TRM Labs do?

TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that help public and private sector agencies investigate and disrupt crime by tracing illicit blockchain activity.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official TRM Labs careers page.

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