Forward Deployed Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

TRM Labs is a company that provides blockchain analytics and AI solutions to help various agencies detect and disrupt financial crime. The Forward Deployed Software Engineer will build and deploy systems in operational environments, adapt to evolving requirements, and deliver mission outcomes by developing technical solutions across diverse technology stacks.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver mission outcomes by developing and deploying greenfield technical solutions—from prototypes to production systems—across diverse technology stacks
• Learn and apply new skills rapidly, whether building AI-powered applications, designing data pipelines, extending full-stack systems, or integrating with secure government environments
• Serve as a technical partner to mission stakeholders, translating ambiguous needs into actionable engineering work and working backward from mission impact
• Own end-to-end delivery: requirements gathering, architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support in production environments
• Create clarity and momentum in high-stakes settings, removing blockers, simplifying complexity, and driving solutions forward with urgency
• Capture ground-truth feedback from operators and incorporate it into TRM’s product direction, engineering practices, and long-term programs

Requirements:

• Background in fullstack or backend engineering using technologies such as NodeJS, Python, Postgres/SQL and React
• Strong fundamentals in software engineering, with proficiency in at least one programming language and the ability to pick up others quickly
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies rapidly (e.g., cloud platforms, AI/ML tools, distributed systems, data processing frameworks, or full-stack frameworks)
• Evidence of high ownership: you set goals, execute with urgency, and reliably deliver outcomes even in ambiguous or constrained environments
• Ability to work directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, communicate clearly, and build trust in mission-critical settings
• Comfort working across the stack—whether writing backend code, tuning an ML model, configuring cloud infrastructure, or debugging a data pipeline
• Desire to work on hard problems that have real consequences for national security and global financial integrity
• Candidate must have an active TS/SCI clearance