Software Engineer, Fraud

Recruiting from Scratch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual bonuses

Relocation support

Housing stipend

Monthly stipends for meals, wellness,

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Fitness membership

Job summary

Recruiting from Scratch is seeking a Software Engineer focused on Fraud in the United States. The role sits onsite in either San Francisco or New York City, with a 5-day onsite office schedule.

You will design robust fraud detection and prevention systems, translating complex patterns into scalable backend solutions while partnering with product and engineering teams to prioritize impactful initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years building production backend systems, strong

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building production backend systems.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with scalable design.
• Experience with fraud detection, abuse prevention, or trust & safety systems (preferred).
• Ability to identify patterns in complex systems and translate them into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and build fraud detection and prevention systems across surfaces such as identity verification and platform abuse.
• Identify fraud patterns and translate them into scalable backend systems, tools, and workflows.
• Partner with product and engineering to define fraud strategy and prioritize high-impact initiatives.
• Develop systems that detect suspicious behavior, mitigate risk, and reduce fraudulent activity in real time.
• Improve visibility into fraud trends, risk exposure, and system effectiveness through monitoring and analytics.
• Operate autonomously in ambiguous environments, owning large problem areas end-to-end.
• Balance security, user experience, and operational efficiency when designing fraud prevention systems.

Skills

Backend systems

Fraud detection

Scalable design

Data-driven apps

Ownership mindset

Problem solving

Job description

Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company’s culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates.

Title: Software Engineer, Fraud

Location: San Francisco or New York City

Company Stage: Series C / Late-Stage (AI / Enterprise)

Office Type: Onsite (5 Days a Week)

Company Description

This high-growth AI company is building the infrastructure that powers how human expertise is leveraged to train and improve frontier AI systems. With a large global network and partnerships with leading AI labs and enterprises, the platform operates at massive scale, enabling real-world workflows that directly shape the future of AI. Backed by top-tier investors and operating profitably, the company is entering its next phase of growth, focused on reliability, trust, and platform integrity.

What You Will Do

• Design and build fraud detection and prevention systems across key surfaces, including identity verification and platform abuse
• Identify fraud patterns and translate them into scalable backend systems, tools, and workflows
• Partner closely with product and engineering to define fraud strategy and prioritize high-impact initiatives
• Develop systems that detect suspicious behavior, mitigate risk, and reduce fraudulent activity in real time
• Improve visibility into fraud trends, risk exposure, and system effectiveness through monitoring and analytics
• Operate autonomously in ambiguous environments, owning large problem areas end-to-end
• Balance security, user experience, and operational efficiency when designing fraud prevention systems

Ideal Background

• 4+ years of experience building production backend systems
• Strong engineering fundamentals with experience in scalable system design and data-driven applications
• Experience working on fraud detection, abuse prevention, or trust & safety systems (preferred but not required)
• Ability to identify patterns in complex systems and translate them into technical solutions
• High ownership mindset with comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Strong judgment in balancing risk, speed, and user experience

Preferred

• Prior experience building fraud, risk, or trust & safety systems at scale
• Familiarity with identity verification, anomaly detection, or behavioral analytics
• Experience working with large datasets, event streams, or real-time detection systems
• Background in high-growth startups or environments with rapid iteration cycles

Compensation and Benefits

• Bi-annual performance bonuses
• Relocation support (up to $15K) and housing stipend ($10K)
• Monthly stipends for meals, wellness, and personal expenses
• Premium health, dental, and vision coverage
• Fitness membership and additional lifestyle perks
• High-impact role with direct influence on platform integrity and financial outcomes

This role is ideal for engineers who want to work on high-stakes, real-world problems—protecting platform integrity, preventing fraud at scale, and building systems that safeguard millions in value while enabling rapid company growth.