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TRM Labs · 11 hours ago

Forward Deployed Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
money$200K/yr - $265K/yr
TRM Labs is a company that provides blockchain analytics and AI solutions to help various agencies detect and disrupt financial crime. The Forward Deployed Software Engineer will build and deploy systems in operational environments, adapt to evolving requirements, and deliver mission outcomes by developing technical solutions across diverse technology stacks.
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Comp. & BenefitsbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Deliver mission outcomes by developing and deploying greenfield technical solutions—from prototypes to production systems—across diverse technology stacks
Learn and apply new skills rapidly, whether building AI-powered applications, designing data pipelines, extending full-stack systems, or integrating with secure government environments
Serve as a technical partner to mission stakeholders, translating ambiguous needs into actionable engineering work and working backward from mission impact
Own end-to-end delivery: requirements gathering, architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support in production environments
Create clarity and momentum in high-stakes settings, removing blockers, simplifying complexity, and driving solutions forward with urgency
Capture ground-truth feedback from operators and incorporate it into TRM’s product direction, engineering practices, and long-term programs

Qualification

Fullstack engineeringNodeJSPythonPostgres/SQLReactAI/ML toolsCloud platformsDistributed systemsData processing frameworksCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAdaptabilityTeam collaboration

Required

Background in fullstack or backend engineering using technologies such as NodeJS, Python, Postgres/SQL and React
Strong fundamentals in software engineering, with proficiency in at least one programming language and the ability to pick up others quickly
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies rapidly (e.g., cloud platforms, AI/ML tools, distributed systems, data processing frameworks, or full-stack frameworks)
Evidence of high ownership: you set goals, execute with urgency, and reliably deliver outcomes even in ambiguous or constrained environments
Ability to work directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, communicate clearly, and build trust in mission-critical settings
Comfort working across the stack—whether writing backend code, tuning an ML model, configuring cloud infrastructure, or debugging a data pipeline
Desire to work on hard problems that have real consequences for national security and global financial integrity
Candidate must have an active TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

May be eligible to participate in TRM’s equity plan

Company

TRM Labs

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TRM Labs is a software company that offers blockchain, transaction monitoring, and analytics to help financial institutions and governments.
dateFounded in 2018
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://trmlabs.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$219.9M
Key Investors
Blockchain CapitalThoma BravoJP Morgan Chase
2026-02-04Series C· $70M
2022-11-09Series B· $70M
2022-04-04Series B

Leadership Team

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Esteban Castano
Co-founder & CEO
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Rahul Raina
Co-Founder
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Recent News

Cointelegraph
Bitcoin dips to $60K, TRM Labs becomes crypto unicorn: Finance Redefined
2026-02-07
Venture Capital
TRM Labs Secures USD 70 Million in Series C Funding Round
2026-02-07
vcnewsdaily.com
TRM Labs Announces $70M Series C
2026-02-06
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