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Senior Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure - 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 Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure - AI Platform position at TRM Labs is a remote opportunity based in the United States that suits an independent, distributed systems engineer with a background in OLAP serving layers and AI-assisted workflows. This role invites you to support the high-availability government cloud environment by scaling the StarRocks-backed serving layer.

Role Overview

TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that assist public and private sector agencies in investigating and disrupting crime. In this role, you will join the Data Platform Serving team, working closely alongside the engineer who currently owns this domain solo. Your primary mission is to keep the government cloud environment fast, reliable, and compliant as it scales to meet complex operational demands. You will help reduce single-point-of-failure risks and ensure public sector investigators maintain access to real-time analytical power.

Key Responsibilities

Own performance tuning on the StarRocks serving layer, utilizing AI-assisted query profiling with tools like Claude to detect and resolve slow query patterns.
Build and harden data pipelines feeding government cloud investigations through AI code review workflows in a high-compliance setting.
Reduce single-point-of-failure risk on GovCloud data infrastructure by operating and troubleshooting the serving layer independently.
Triage production issues in a regulated environment using AI-assisted debugging and log analysis for rapid root-cause identification.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is mandatory 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 large-scale query tuning and performance optimization.
Demonstrated experience owning data pipeline reliability, incident response, and using AI tools like Claude, Cursor, or similar solutions to accelerate workflows.
Independent ownership mindset capable of ramping up quickly on unfamiliar production infrastructure using AI-assisted research and taking on-call responsibility with minimal oversight.

Skills and Tools

Distributed OLAP and serving-layer systems (StarRocks, Trino, ClickHouse)
Query tuning and performance optimization
Data pipeline reliability and incident response
AI-assisted tooling and debugging (Claude, Cursor, and internal tooling)
Log analysis and configuration management

About the Company

TRM Labs builds platforms that enable investigators to trace illicit activity, build cases, and construct operating pictures of threat networks. Headquartered in San Francisco with a distributed-first model, the company is backed by prominent investors including Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Y Combinator, and Thoma Bravo. TRM operates in a high-velocity environment where urgency, adaptability, and high personal ownership are valued.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application directly through the official TRM Labs careers page, ensuring you review the qualifications and provide thoughtful answers to the application questions.

Questions candidates ask

Is citizenship required for this role?

Yes, U.S. citizenship is required due to government cloud data access requirements.

Is this a remote position?

Yes, this role is fully remote within the United States, operating within a distributed-first company model.

What database or serving layer technology does this team use?

The team works primarily on a StarRocks-backed serving layer that sits underneath government cloud investigations.

What is the expected experience with AI tools?

AI fluency is a baseline expectation, and candidates should be comfortable using AI tools like Claude or Cursor for debugging, code review, documentation, and query profiling.

How should I submit my application?

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

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official TRM Labs careers page.

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