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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Backend | Product Engineering - US - **Company:** TRM Labs - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $210,000.0 - $240,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Web Applications, Backend - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p8bn6zsx3e ## About the Role * Experience designing and building scalable systems, web applications, APIs, and services. * An understanding of storage systems such as relational databases (e.g., Postgres) and analytical databases. * Demonstrated experience in understanding customer pain points and bridging their needs to technical & product requirements. * A high degree of initiative and ownership, combined with the ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly to change. * Exceptional ability to structure problems and identify the most critical issues to prioritize. * Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, verbally and in writing. * Experience working collaboratively in a cross-functional environment with a diverse group of people at all levels in an organization., * Ruthless Prioritization & Adaptability: We adapt quickly when faced with new information. For example, an engineer may message the PM or EM to prioritize Task A vs. Task B in the middle of the sprint - we don't let inertia guide our decisions. Instead we focus on ruthless prioritization and pivot quickly as needed. * Challenging Timelines (Execution Pressure): An engineer questions a teammate's proposed 3-week timeline, and constructively argues for condensing it to 2 weeks-backed by rationale, tradeoffs, and a plan to reduce scope or increase velocity. They show ownership of delivery speed and willingness to push for urgency. * Time-Boxed Spiking (Rapid Learning & Decision-Making): An engineer proposes a 1-week spike with a clear time-box and success criteria to explore implementation options or validate feasibility through a proof of concept. They demonstrate speed not just in execution, but in de-risking decisions early., * Priorities and targets to change quickly as we experiment and iterate * Work that often requires operating with a high degree of ambiguity * A high level of personal ownership and accountability * Close collaboration across teams and functions * Frequent, high-touch communication * Creative problem solving and out-of-the-box thinking * A pace that rewards urgency, adaptability, and outcomes This environment is energizing for people who enjoy building, solving hard problems, and making progress in situations that are not always fully defined. It also requires comfort navigating ambiguity, adjusting course as new information emerges, and maintaining focus and positivity in a fast-moving and intense environment. We also recognize that this style of operating is not for everyone. If you are primarily optimizing for predictability or a consistently balanced workload, we encourage you to use the interview process to pressure test whether this environment is truly the right fit. We want teammates who thrive here, not just survive here. At the same time, many people find this work deeply rewarding. If you are excited by meaningful problems, motivated by ambitious goals, and energized by working alongside mission-driven colleagues, there is a good chance you will find TRM to be an exceptional place to grow and contribute. Learn more: Interviewing at TRM: How We Hire and What Success Looks Like ## Description The Product Engineering team is responsible for building a comprehensive set of features, frameworks, and functionalities for both end customers and internal-facing teams to successfully execute and scale TRM's business. We are looking for a pragmatic backend engineer who can build reliable and scalable software that will be used by all TRM customers. You'll also design backend APIs with a deep understanding of the customer experience and performance. As an early member of the team, you will be deeply involved in the technical details along with our operational processes to champion the velocity, quality, and overall impact of TRM, ultimately building a safer financial system for billions of people. The Impact You'll Have Here * Work on complex engineering problems that help you build and hone not only technical skills but also project management and human/soft skills * Develop and maintain public APIs that are part of the API Product suite * Collaborate with stakeholders on transforming a functional vision into a tangible roadmap with clear outcomes * Support and enable internal business units through shared engineering services and functionalities * Develop cross-functional relationships with stakeholders across the organization to understand and empower their mission from end to end * Experience designing and building scalable systems, web applications, APIs, and services (our backend is built in Node.js but prior experience in Node.js is not required; we believe tools and languages can be learned on the job), * The team operates on a weekly sprint schedule. Individuals on the team are tasked to lead projects as technical anchors, and given a chance to grow and take ownership according to their level and goals. We work closely with our internal stakeholders to deliver impactful features to our internal customers and the company. * The team's culture is built on psychological safety wherein team members build rapport and trust-based relationships with teammates, hold each other accountable and to a high bar, collaborate extensively, and have lots of fun along the way. * The team's timezone is a mix of EST and PST with at least 6 hours of overlap with PST (8 am to 2 pm PST) * On-Call: We have an on-call rotation that is specific to internal tools. In this role, the internal tools engineer is responsible for triaging customer support requests from specific Slack channels pertaining to internal tools., By submitting your application, you agree to allow TRM Labs to process your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We collect the information you provide (such as your resume, work history, and contact details) solely for the purpose of evaluating your candidacy for current and future roles at TRM. Because our hiring cycles for certain positions may span 24 to 36 months, we retain your personal information for up to 36 months from the date of your application. After that period, your data is deleted unless a different retention period is required or permitted by law. If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with applicable data protection laws, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data at any time before that period ends. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@trmlabs.com. To notify TRM Labs that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. The use of AI tools of any kind (including but not limited to notetakers, interview assistants, and real-time coaching tools such as Otter.ai, Fireflies, Fathom, Cluey, or similar) during TRM interviews is not permitted without prior approval from TRM. TRM uses its own internal tools for note-taking to ensure a consistent and confidential experience for all candidates. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this form. Recruitment agencies TRM Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to TRM employees. 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