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Tech Lead, Staff Software Engineer, Data Product (US)

TRM LabsNorth AmericaR&D
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Salary
$200K - $250K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
17 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

TRM Labs seeks a Tech Lead, Staff Software Engineer, Data Product to join the R&D department in North America. This remote position suits an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in architecting scalable data services and distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

Build highly scalable features that integrate with dozens of blockchains.
Design and architect intricate data models for optimal storage and retrieval to support sub-second latency for querying blockchain data.
Collaborate across departments, partnering with data scientists, backend engineers, and product managers to design and implement novel data models that enhance TRM's products.
Work closely with product managers, data scientists, and customer-facing teams to understand user needs and translate them into scalable data solutions.
Write clear design docs, proactively share tradeoffs, and build alignment across disciplines.
Own 0-1 systems by building pipelines, data platforms, or machine learning and business intelligence workflows from scratch.
Mentor engineers and analysts to help level up team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field.
5+ years of hands-on experience in architecting scalable API development, distributed system architecture, and 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 such as BigQuery and Postgres.
Proficiency in data pipeline and workflow orchestration tools like Airflow and DBT.
Expertise in data processing technologies and streaming workflows including Dataflow, 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.

Nice to Have

Experience with large language models or AI-powered workflows, such as prompt engineering, internal tooling, or semantic search.

Skills and Tools

Python, SQL, SparkSQL
BigQuery, Postgres
Airflow, DBT
Dataflow, Spark, Kafka, Flink
Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes, Datadog

Salary and Benefits

The estimated US base salary range for this role is $200,000 to $250,000. Additionally, this role may be eligible to participate in TRM's equity plan. Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About the Company

TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that help public and private sector agencies investigate and disrupt crime. The company enables investigators to trace illicit activity, build cases, and construct operating pictures of threat networks. The team operates across multiple countries and time zones with a culture grounded in trust, transparency, adaptability, and a deep sense of ownership.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page to ensure consideration by the Talent team.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location requirement for this position?

This position is remote and based in North America.

What is the salary range for this role?

The estimated US base salary range is $200,000 to $250,000, with potential eligibility for TRM's equity plan.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 5+ years of hands-on experience in architecting scalable API development and distributed system architecture.

What primary programming languages are required?

The role requires exceptional programming skills in Python, as well as adeptness in SQL or SparkSQL.

How should I submit my application?

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

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official TRM Labs careers page.

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