Software Backend Engineer

Who we are: We are a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance. Our platform uses device intelligence, behavior biometrics, machine learning, and AI to stop fraud before it happens. Today, over 300 banks, retailers, and fintechs worldwide use Sardine to stop identity fraud, payment fraud, account takeovers, and social engineering scams. We have raised $145M from world-class investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Activant, Visa, Experian, FIS, and Google Ventures. Our culture: - We have hubs in the Bay Area, NYC, Austin, Toronto, and São Paulo. However, we maintain a remote-first work culture. #WorkFromAnywhere - We hire talented, self-motivated individuals with extreme ownership and high growth orientation. - We value performance and not hours worked. We believe you shouldn't have to miss your family dinner, your kid's school play, friends get-together, or doctor's appointments for the sake of adhering to an arbitrary work schedule. Location: - Remote - India; To be considered for this position, you must reside in one of the following cities: - Bangalore - Delhi - Gurugram - Mumbai - Pune - From Home / Beach / Mountain / Cafe / Anywhere! - We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed team. You can find your productive zone and work from there. About the Role: As a backend-focused Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, constructing, and maintaining APIs, services, and systems across our engineering team. This multifaceted position involves developing new features on a large scale, refining internal tooling and processes, contributing to product and technical roadmaps, and assuming diverse responsibilities within the organization. The ideal candidate for the backend role will have a proven track record in building highly available APIs, with additional proficiency in data pipelines and the relevant domain. What you'll be doing: - Design, create, and maintain robust, efficient, and reliable backend services to meet our platform's evolving needs. - Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to architect and implement new services from inception to delivery. - Contribute to developing new features and capabilities that deliver substantial value to our customers. - Work with various engineering and product teams to synchronize efforts and deliver cutting-edge solutions. - Craft and maintain user-facing technical documentation, enhancing user understanding and facilitating seamless adoption of our services. - Play a pivotal role in shaping our company's engineering culture, ensuring the maintenance of high engineering standards across the organization. What you’ll need: - 7+ years of proven experience as a Software Engineer specializing in web backend development. - Proficiency in Golang is a significant advantage. - Additional experience in data engineering is highly desirable. - A track record of successfully delivering high-quality production services and systems. - Customer-centric approach with a strong emphasis on empathy towards users. - Relevant industry experience, particularly in banking or fintech, and domain knowledge in fraud prevention or compliance. - Proficient in English - from casual chats to formal reports. Technologies we use: - TypeScript (React + node) - Golang - Ruby - Bigtable - Postgres / PostgreSQL - GCP dataflow (apache beam) - BigQuery - Python - Java - Terraform Benefits we offer: - Generous compensation in cash and equity - Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested - Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture - Flexible paid time off and Year-end break - Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents - US and Canada specific - 4% matching in 401k / RRSP - US and Canada specific - MacBook Pro delivered to your door - One-time stipend to set up a home office — desk, chair, screen, etc. - Monthly meal stipend - Monthly social meet-up stipend - Annual health and wellness stipend - Annual Learning stipend Join a fast-growing c