Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

Fingerprint; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 152,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its mission in combating online fraud. This 100% remote role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to a global device intelligence network. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication, you will play a vital role in developing scalable public APIs and leveraging large-scale databases. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive work environment. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Golang experience with strong API architecture skills.
• Experience with large-scale databases and data transformation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop a global device intelligence network for quick fraud prevention.
• Work closely with stakeholders to adapt to evolving requirements.

Skills

Golang

API architecture

Communication skills

Data analysis

Database management

AWS container technologies

Concurrent programming

Tools

ClickHouse

dbt

ECS/Fargate

SQS

Kafka

Job description

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Fingerprint empowers developers to stop online fraud at the source. We focus on turning innovative ideas in fraud detection into reality. Our products are developer-centric, serving clients from solo developers to publicly traded companies. We are a globally distributed, 100% remote company with a strong open-source focus. Our flagship project is FingerprintJS, which has 20K stars on GitHub.

We have raised $77M, backed by Craft Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, and Uncorrelated Ventures, with investments in companies like Tesla, Facebook, and Redis.

Note: Due to industry impersonation scams, all official Fingerprint communications will come from the @fingerprint.com domain. Please be cautious of any other sources claiming to represent us.

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to develop a global device intelligence network that enables quick fraud prevention decisions. This role involves working closely with stakeholders on an alpha product, adapting to evolving requirements, and delivering results swiftly to accelerate time-to-market.

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of Golang experience
• Extensive experience with large-scale databases like ClickHouse
• Experience with data transformation tools such as dbt, and analyzing high-volume data in a DWH system to solve customer problems
• Experience with AWS container technologies like ECS/Fargate
• Proven API architecture and implementation skills
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable public APIs
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments with minimal guidance
• Strong communication (English) and collaboration skills
• This role involves participation in an on-call rotation, with schedules communicated in advance to minimize disruptions.

Ideally, candidates will also have:

• Experience with queueing and streaming systems (SQS, Kafka)
• Concurrent programming experience

Compensation Range:

$152,000 - $220,000, based on function, level, and location, benchmarked against similar companies. Final offers depend on experience, location, and other factors.

Note: Due to regulatory and security reasons, some countries are excluded. We do not sponsor visas; candidates must be authorized to work from their home location.

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups in tech. For California residents, see our CCPA notice; for EU residents, see our GDPR notice.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Software Development