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Senior Software Engineer, AI Engineer

TRM LabsNorth AmericaR&D
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Salary
$200K - $220K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
9 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Senior Software Engineer, AI Engineer role at TRM Labs is a remote position based in North America focused on building advanced AI-powered intelligence collection solutions to help disrupt crime. This opportunity suits an experienced full-stack technologist with strong product sense who wants to collaborate directly with internal analysts to build impactful systems.

Role Overview

TRM Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, AI Engineer to sit at the intersection of intelligence analysts, back-end systems, and artificial intelligence. In this hands-on position, the engineer embeds directly with internal intelligence analysts to understand workflows, uncover core needs, and build durable AI-powered products that accelerate threat network investigations. The mandate is to make intelligence collection meaningfully better and faster at scale through custom agentic solutions and robust internal applications.

Key Responsibilities

Embed directly with intelligence analysts to grasp goals, constraints, and workflows, translating them into technical solutions with clear success criteria.
Prioritize and identify high-leverage opportunities to improve intelligence collection, productizing work to ensure high adoption and durability.
Design, build, and own end-to-end AI-powered internal applications encompassing back-end services, APIs, data storage, infrastructure, and user interfaces.
Develop custom agentic solutions using state-of-the-art models like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini to scale workflows.
Drive projects from technical design and architecture to scoping, delivery, iteration, and ongoing support.
Build reliable, scalable systems that analysts depend on daily while continuously evaluating real-world outcomes.

Requirements

6+ years of full-stack software engineering experience building scalable web applications, services, and APIs.
Strong product sense with the ability to zoom out, spot high-impact solutions, and ship tools that users keep utilizing.
Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript, backed by strong back-end and systems engineering capabilities.
Experience designing APIs and building backend systems utilizing datastores such as Postgres, pgvector, Pinecone, or Redis.
Demonstrated curiosity and hands-on experience using modern AI tools, applications, models, or agentic IDEs.
High degree of ownership, initiative, and the capability to operate independently in ambiguous problem spaces.
Strong communication skills to build trust with semi-technical stakeholders and articulate technical trade-offs clearly.

Skills and Tools

Python
TypeScript
JavaScript
Postgres and pgvector
Pinecone
Redis
APIs and Back-end Systems
Modern AI Models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini)

Salary and Benefits

Estimated US base salary range of $200,000 to $220,000 per year.
Potential eligibility to participate in TRM’s equity plan.
Compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

About the Company

TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that assist public and private sector agencies in investigating and disrupting illicit activity and threat networks. Operating as a distributed-first company with global hubs, TRM is a Series C organization backed by major investors including Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Y Combinator, and Thoma Bravo.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply directly on the official TRM Labs careers page by reviewing the role description carefully and submitting thoughtful answers to the application questions.

Skills and tech stack

PythonTypeScriptJavaScript

Questions candidates ask

What is the location requirement for this role?

This role is remote with a location in North America, operating with timezones mixing EST and PST, requiring at least six hours of overlap with PST.

What is the salary range for the Senior Software Engineer, AI Engineer position?

The estimated US base salary range is $200,000 to $220,000 per year, with potential eligibility for TRM’s equity plan.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 6+ years of full-stack software engineering experience building scalable web applications, services, and APIs.

What programming languages and databases are used?

The role requires proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript, alongside experience working with datastores such as Postgres, pgvector, Pinecone, and Redis.

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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