Senior Software Engineer

Overview

Cybercrime is rising, reaching record highs in 2024. According to the FBI's IC3 report, total losses exceeded $16 billion. With investment fraud and BEC scams at the forefront, the real estate sector remains a lucrative target for cybercriminals. At Certif

ID, we provide a secure platform that verifies identities, authenticates wire transfer instructions, and detects potential fraud attempts to mitigate risk and ensure secure transactions.

We are recognized as one of the Best Startups to Work in Austin, the Inc. 5000 list, and Best Culture by Purpose Jobs. We are guided by our core values and our vision of a world without wire fraud. We offer a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to meaningful impact and be part of a team dedicated to enhancing security and fighting fraud.

We are looking for an exceptional Staff Sw Engineer to help us take our fraud prevention software to the next level. This is a high-impact role where you’ll architect and build scalable software systems that analyze hundreds of signals in real time to look for complex patterns of fraud as we shape the future of fraud prevention. We’re scaling fast, and you’ll have the chance to influence the future of our fraud platform.

• Proven experience as a staff-level software engineer in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. Engineering experience of 8+ years.
• Experience in leading teams of other engineers to build a long-term technical vision and plans to achieve it.
• Strong system programming skills in highly fault-tolerant, high-volume transaction processing systems for critical applications.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem-Solving: A track record of simplifying complex systems, resolving technical debt, and making pragmatic trade-offs between speed, cost, and quality.

• Experience in fintech, cybersecurity, or fraud prevention
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• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA).
• Contributions to open-source data tools or communities.

• Flexible vacation
• 12 company-paid holidays
• 10 paid sick days
• No work on your birthday
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (including a $0 option)
• 401(k) with matching, and no waiting period
• Equity
• Life insurance
• Generous parental paid leave
• Wellness reimbursement of $300/year
• Remote worker reimbursement of $300/year
• Professional development reimbursement
• Competitive pay
• An award-winning culture

Not sure if you check all the boxes? Apply anyway!

We know that great talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If you're excited about this role and believe you can grow into it, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for people who are eager to learn, adapt, and solve challenges—so if that sounds like you, don’t let a checklist hold you back!

Change doesn't happen overnight, and the same goes for us here  PROGRESS collectively and individually as we grow, abiding by our core values:
Protect the Customer, Raise the Bar, Operate with Urgency, Grow with Grit, Ride the Wave, Enthusiasm Spreads, Stay Connected, Send It.