Staff Software Engineer – Compliance

Sardine

. Architect, design, and implement robust, efficient, and reliable backend services for KYC workflows, sanctions screening engines, and alert management systems .

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, design, and implement robust, efficient, and reliable backend services for KYC workflows, sanctions screening engines, and alert management systems
Build and optimize case management and alert creation pipelines that enable investigators to efficiently review and disposition suspicious activity
Develop and maintain integrations with regulatory reporting systems, including SAR filing and GoAML submissions
Collaborate closely with compliance stakeholders, product teams, and other engineering teams to translate regulatory requirements into scalable technical solutions
Contribute to developing new features and capabilities that enhance detection accuracy, reduce false positives, and streamline investigator workflows
Craft and maintain technical documentation for compliance systems, ensuring auditability and facilitating regulatory examinations
Play a pivotal role in shaping our company's engineering culture, ensuring the maintenance of high engineering standards across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 7 years of proven experience as a Software Engineer specializing in web backend development and complex system integrations
A track record of successfully delivering high-quality production services, particularly those involving high-throughput data processing and real-time screening
Proficiency in Golang is a significant advantage
Proficient in English—from casual chats to formal reports

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

backend developmentsystem integrationsGolangdata processingreal-time screeningKYC workflowssanctions screeningalert management systemscase managementregulatory reporting

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationtechnical documentationproblem-solvingattention to detailengineering standardsstakeholder engagementteamworkadaptabilityleadership