Golang Software Engineer, Fingerprint

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in backend development
• Strong experience in GoLang
• Strong experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems
• Experience working with real-time data processing and APIs
• Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with databases like DynamoDB, Redis, or Elasticsearch
• Proficiency with general software engineering tools: Git, IDEs, shell scripting, CI/CD
• Proficient in English for clear communication in a global, remote team

Desirable

• We are seeking an experienced Golang Software Engineer to be part of the development of end-to-end fraud detection solutions
• This role combines backend software development with data analysis
• You will design and implement scalable, high-performance backend systems, ensuring smooth integration with other components
• You'll take ownership of features from concept to final deployment, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and robust solutions
• A key aspect of this role involves analyzing large datasets of traffic to uncover patterns and detect fraudulent activity
• You will leverage engineering techniques to process and manage large traffic datasets efficiently, find new ways to detect fraud, and implement them in backend code
• Collaborate with the Smart Signals Product team to improve fraud detection signals, including browser bot detection, VM detection, VPN detection, and more
• Conduct deep dives into problematic features, researching and analyzing their behavior to understand root causes and identify potential solutions. Develop hypotheses, run experiments, analyze results, and translate findings into actionable engineering improvements
• Build and enhance backend systems for real-time data processing
• Foster a data-driven culture by sharing engineering best practices and collaborating on cross-functional projects
• This role includes participation in a shared on-call rotation. The schedule will be communicated in advance, and we strive to balance coverage equitably while minimizing off-hours disruptions
• Technologies You Will Work With:
• Backend development: Golang (preferred) or equivalent
• Data analytics/processing: ClickHouse, dbt, Apache Superset
• Infrastructure: AWS, DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch