
About Sardine
Fraud prevention for the digital economy
Key Highlights
- Miami headquarters with a growing team of 50 employees
- $30 million raised from Coatue Management and Afore Capital
- AI/ML-driven platform for real-time fraud detection
- Serves clients in cryptocurrency and e-commerce sectors
Sardine is a Miami-based fintech company focused on fraud prevention and revenue enhancement for digital businesses. Their platform leverages AI/ML to provide real-time fraud detection and risk assessment, serving clients in the cryptocurrency and e-commerce sectors. With a growing team of 50 employ...
π Benefits
Sardine offers competitive salaries, equity options, flexible PTO, and a remote work policy to support work-life balance....
π Culture
Sardine fosters a culture of innovation and agility, prioritizing data-driven decision-making and a strong focus on security in the fintech space....

Backend Engineer β’ Mid-Level
Sardine β’ SΓ£o Paulo - Remote
Overview
Sardine is hiring a Backend Engineer to design, construct, and maintain APIs and services for fraud prevention and AML compliance. You'll work in a remote-first environment across Brazil, contributing to a platform used by over 300 banks and fintechs worldwide.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a talented backend-focused Software Engineer with a strong understanding of API design and system architecture. You thrive in a remote-first culture and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a platform that prevents fraud and enhances AML compliance. You possess a growth-oriented mindset and are eager to take ownership of your work, ensuring that you deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our users.
You have experience working with diverse teams and understand the importance of collaboration in achieving common goals. You are self-motivated and can manage your time effectively, allowing you to balance work responsibilities with personal commitments. You are excited about the prospect of working in a fast-growing company that values performance and innovation.
What you'll do
As a Backend Engineer at Sardine, you will play a pivotal role in designing, constructing, and maintaining APIs and services that are critical to our fraud prevention platform. You will develop new features on a large scale, ensuring that our systems are robust and efficient. You will also refine internal tooling and processes, contributing to the overall improvement of our engineering practices.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to align on technical roadmaps and product goals. Your contributions will directly impact the effectiveness of our platform, helping to stop identity fraud and payment scams before they happen. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, continuously enhancing your skills and expertise in backend development.
What we offer
At Sardine, we offer a remote-first work culture that allows you to work from anywhere in Brazil. We value your time and understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we prioritize performance over hours worked. You will join a team of world-class professionals who are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the field of fraud prevention and AML compliance. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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