Software Engineer III - Senior Engineer

AiPrise; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Meaningful equity

Flexible remote work options

Job summary

AiPrise is on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer to join our core engineering team in San Jose, California. In this role, you will drive the development of critical compliance features serving financial institutions globally. You'll enjoy significant autonomy while shaping product direction, mentoring other engineers, and utilizing cutting-edge technologies.

Successful candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering, proficiency in modern programming languages, and a solid foundation in backend systems and API design. Join us and help simplify compliance for businesses worldwide!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building production systems.
• Strong programming skills in modern languages such as Python, Go, or TypeScript.
• Deep understanding of backend systems and distributed architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain core platform features including data orchestration.
• Own end-to-end delivery of complex features from design to monitoring.
• Mentor and pair with engineers across the team, conduct code reviews.

Skills

Python

Go

TypeScript/Node.js

Distributed systems

API design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About AiPrise

AiPrise is a YC-backed, Series A company building the global compliance infrastructure for financial services. We help banks, fintechs, cross-border payment providers, stablecoin and crypto companies, and marketplaces gain a 360° view of every business they onboard, anywhere in the world.

Through a single integration, we connect 800+ data sources and 80+ verification partners across 200+ countries, powering KYB, KYC, AML, sanctions screening, and ongoing monitoring for companies like Meta, Airwallex, Fireblocks, and Bridge.

Our AI Agents help compliance teams do more with less, resolving more cases, catching more fraud, and scaling operations without scaling headcount.

We're ~60 people, Series A funded, and obsessed with a single problem: making compliance feel simple for the teams who live in it every day.

Borders shouldn't be blockers. Compliance is hard. AiPrise shouldn't be.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our core engineering team and drive the development of mission-critical features that power compliance for the world's leading financial institutions. You will own significant portions of our platform, from architecting scalable backend systems to designing elegant APIs that serve millions of verification requests. This role offers high autonomy, direct impact on product direction, and the opportunity to mentor engineers while working with cutting-edge technologies including AI-powered fraud detection, distributed systems, and real-time data orchestration. If you thrive in fast-paced environments where your code directly influences how companies fight fraud and ensure compliance globally, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

Technical Ownership & Delivery

• Design, build, and maintain core platform features including data orchestration, verification workflows, and API infrastructure that serves customers across 100+ countries
• Own end-to-end delivery of complex features from technical design through deployment, monitoring, and iteration based on customer feedback
• Write clean, well-tested, and performant code with strong attention to system reliability, scalability, and security - critical in our regulated compliance environment
• Drive architectural decisions for your domain, balancing technical excellence with pragmatic delivery to support rapid product iteration
• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to translate customer needs and compliance requirements into technical solutions

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and pair with engineers across the team, conducting thoughtful code reviews and sharing knowledge to elevate engineering standards
• Participate in on-call rotation to ensure platform reliability and lead incident response when systems need attention
• Contribute to engineering culture through process improvements, technical documentation, and advocating for engineering best practices
• Partner with cross-functional teams including customer success, sales, and operations to understand customer pain points and deliver solutions that delight users
• Influence technical roadmap and architecture decisions through RFCs, design reviews, and strategic technical discussions

Innovation & Technical Excellence

• Stay current with emerging technologies and bring innovative approaches to fraud detection, data processing, and compliance automation
• Contribute to our AI-powered features including document intelligence, website analysis, and anomaly detection systems
• Identify and drive technical improvements to reduce technical debt, improve system performance, and enhance developer productivity

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building production systems
• Strong programming skills in modern languages (we primarily use Python, Go, and TypeScript/Node.js)
• Deep understanding of backend systems, distributed architectures, API design, and database optimization (SQL and NoSQL)
• Experience building scalable systems that handle high throughput and maintain reliability under load
• Track record of owning complex technical projects from conception to successful delivery
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to engineering culture

Bonus Points

• Experience in fintech, compliance, identity verification, or fraud detection domains
• Familiarity with AI/ML systems, document processing, or computer vision applications
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern infrastructure tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform)
• Contributions to open source projects or technical communities
• Experience working in high-growth startup environments with rapidly evolving requirements
• Knowledge of global compliance regulations (KYC, KYB, AML, GDPR)

Why AiPrise

• Direct Impact: Your code will process millions of verifications and help prevent fraud for leading financial institutions globally
• Technical Challenges: Work on complex problems at the intersection of compliance, AI, fraud detection, and distributed systems
• Ownership & Autonomy: Lead major technical initiatives with significant influence over architecture and product direction
• Learning & Growth: Work alongside talented engineers, access to cutting-edge technologies, and clear career progression to Staff Engineer and beyond
• Global Reach: Build infrastructure used across 100+ countries with diverse technical and regulatory requirements
• Competitive Compensation: Market-rate salary, meaningful equity, comprehensive benefits, and flexible remote work options