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, and Toronto. 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.
About the role:
We’re looking for a full-stack software engineer who’s excited to bring AI-powered products to life. You’ll work across backend and frontend systems to help evolve our platform and integrate AI into real customer-facing features.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll take ownership of complex problems, collaborate closely with the team, and help build AI agents already used by customers. Your work will directly help clients safeguard their assets and protect against malicious threats and fraudsters.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You’ll have the independence to drive projects forward and the ownership to shape solutions from start to finish. Your intense curiosity and eagerness to explore new technologies will be instrumental in safeguarding our clients' assets against malicious threats and fraudsters.
If you love building meaningful products, enjoy solving open-ended problems, and want to work at the forefront of AI, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing:
Design, build, and maintain robust full-stack applications that power AI-driven products.
Work closely with AI and product teams to integrate AI directly into customer-facing applications.
Troubleshoot production issues, including running SQL queries and validating datasets.
Own projects from idea to launch, helping shape product direction along the way.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of designers, engineers, and product leaders.
Stay curious, keep up with the latest AI developments, and bring fresh ideas to the team.
What you’ll need:
5+ years of full-stack engineering experience, with strong backend focus and production-level frontend development.
Solid experience with backend language (we use Go and Python) and modern frontend frameworks, React + TypeScript.
Comfortable working with SQL and relational databases to troubleshoot and validate data.
Proven ability to solve complex, open-ended problems independently.
Genuine curiosity and excitement for AI, with a strong desire to learn and grow in this space.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively in globally distributed remote cross-functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to Haves:
Experience in fraud, risk, or compliance domains is a significant plus.
Demonstrated ability to implement solutions that reduce operational inefficiencies while enhancing security and protection against potential threats.
Experience with version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to leverage large language models for innovative product development.
Compensation: Base pay range of $160,000 - $200,000 + equity with tremendous upside potential + Attractive benefits.
The compensation offered for this role will depend on various factors, including the candidate's location, qualifications, work history, and interview performance, and may differ from the stated range.
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, Year-end break, Self care days off
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
Unlimited access to an expert financial advisory
Join a fast-growing company with world-class professionals from around the world. If you are seeking a meaningful career, you found the right place, and we would love to hear from you.
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Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of AI as a Software Engineer with Sardine? We’re not just any tech company—we are leaders in fraud prevention and AML compliance, and our mission is to stop fraud before it happens using cutting-edge technologies. You’ll be interacting with a high-impact team spread across the Bay Area, NYC, Austin, and Toronto, but with a promising remote-first culture allowing you to work wherever you feel most productive. In this Software Engineer - AI Products role, you will play a crucial part in bridging the back-end and front-end systems that help our clients protect their assets against fraud and malicious threats. You’ll get the opportunity to design, build, and maintain full-stack applications while integrating AI features that our customers absolutely love. If you have at least 5 years of full-stack engineering experience with a strong backend focus, and familiarity with technologies like Go, Python, and React + TypeScript, then this is the role for you! We'll value your passion for solving complex problems, allowing you to take ownership of your projects from conception to launch. With us, you’ll find an environment that nurtures curiosity while pushing the limits of AI, ensuring you’re always ahead of the technological curve. So, if you’re eager to make a real impact in the world of fraud prevention through innovative AI products, we can’t wait to hear from you!
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