{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fcf0bc1d069d2ca86118657c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fcf0bc1d069d2ca86118657c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fcf0bc1d069d2ca86118657c","title":"Forward Deployed Data Engineer (TS/SCI)","description":"TRM is a blockchain intelligence company that's on a mission to build a safer world for billions of people. We're a lean, high-impact team tackling some of the world's most critical challenges, ranging from human trafficking and financial fraud to terrorist financing. We are builders who power governments, financial institutions, and crypto companies when the clock is running and the consequences are real. This is why every TRMer is a bet on our future and has the power to change our trajectory.\r\nAs a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work directly with TRM's government customers. This includes bridging our SaaS offering with federated capabilities and cloud architectures from the initial setup and implementation to configuration and maintenance.\r\nA successful mission will enable TRM's government customers to securely leverage TRM in regulated industries and also scale with maturity. As an early member of the Forward Deployed Engineering team, you will be deeply involved in the technical details and ultimately champion your team to build a safer financial system for billions of people.\r\nThe impact you'll have here: Partner directly with mission-focused customers to design and deploy secure, scalable cloud-based data lakehouse solutions on AWS (e.g., S3, EMR/EKS, Iceberg or Delta Lake).\r\nOwn and deliver production-ready ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, Apache Airflow, Spark, and SQL—optimized for petabyte-scale workloads.\r\nContainerize and deploy services on Kubernetes (EKS), using Terraform or CloudFormation for Infrastructure-as-Code and repeatable environments.\r\nDesign integrations that ingest data from message buses, APIs, and relational databases, embedding real-time analytics capabilities into client workflows.\r\nActively participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, architecture, implementation, testing, and secure deployment.\r\nImplement observability solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Datadog, NewRelic) to uphold SLAs and drive continuous improvement.\r\nSupport mission-critical systems in production environments—resolving incidents alongside customer operations teams.\r\nWhat we're looking for: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.\r\n4+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying data pipelines in Python.\r\nProven expertise with Apache Airflow (DAG development, scheduler tuning, custom operators).\r\nStrong knowledge of Apache Spark (Spark SQL, DataFrames, performance tuning).\r\nDeep SQL skills—able to optimize queries with window functions, CTEs, and large datasets.\r\nProfessional experience deploying cloud-native architectures on AWS, including services like S3, EMR, EKS, IAM, and Redshift.\r\nFamiliarity with secure cloud environments and experience implementing FedRAMP/FISMA controls.\r\nExperience deploying applications and data workflows on Kubernetes, preferably EKS.\r\nInfrastructure-as-Code proficiency with Terraform or CloudFormation.\r\nSkilled in GitOps and CI/CD practices using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools.\r\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills—able to interface confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\r\nWillingness and ability to travel up to 25% to client sites as needed.\r\nActive TS/SCI clearance required (Polygraph strongly preferred).\r\nAbout the Team\r\nThe FDE team is made up of experienced professionals with direct customer knowledge and deep experience with technology, we leverage this to provide impactful outcomes and clear communication both internally and externally.\r\nThe FDE team aligns to the US-eastern timezone, both onsite and remotely. Wee communicate across numerous channels (highside chat, highside/lowside email, slack, phone calls, signal, google meets) and ensure we are able to rapidly switch between appropriate channels as necessary.\r\nWe have weekly team syncs as well as project check-ins, we keep project tracking tools up to date and directly communicate issues as they arise.\r\nWe always put the customer first – The FDE team is uniquely close among other teams at TRM to our customers and will develop close relationships with them. We do whatever it takes to ensure their mission success.\r\nLearn about TRM Speed in this position\r\nRapid Issue Resolution: Forward Deployed Engineers identify and diagnose critical onsite issues, set up incident channels or virtual war rooms with the remote team, and implement fixes in mintues to hours. FDEs also conduct retros and shares lessons with both internal teams and customer stakeholders within 48 hours of resolution.\r\nNavigating Bureaucratic Hurdles: Engineer anticipates and proactively addresses potential customer-side delays. They build relationships with customer stakeholders (COTR, Enterprise technical lead, etc.), identify procedural bottlenecks, and seek alternative pathways for approvals. This approach reduces wait times for critical decisions and keeps projects on track despite complex customer processes.\r\nEfficient Knowledge Transfer: Conducts knowledge sharing sessions and maintains up-to-date documentation in Notion and issue tracking in Jira for the remote team. All milestone-impacting issues are flagged within 24 hours, reducing problem-solving time and ensuring remote team is always aware of any updates to the plans.\r\nAbout TRM's Engineering Levels: Engineer: Responsible for helping to define project milestones and executing small decision decisions independently with the appropriate tradeoffs between simplicity, readability, and performance. Provides mentorship to junior engineers, and enhances operational excellence through tech debt reduction and knowledge sharing.\r\nSenior Engineer: Successfully designs and documents system improvements and features for an OKR/project from the ground up. Consistently delivers efficient and reusable systems, optimizes team throughput with appropriate tradeoffs, mentors team members, and enhances cross-team collaboration through documentation and knowledge sharing.\r\nStaff Engineer: Drives scoping and execution of one or more OKRs/projects that impact multiple teams. Partners with stakeholders to set the team vision and technical roadmaps for one or more products. Is a role model and mentor to the entire engineering organization. Ensures system health and quality with operational reviews, testing strategies, and monitoring rigor.\r\nThe following represents the expected range of compensation for this role\r\nThe estimated base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $260,000.\r\nAdditionally, this role may be eligible to participate in TRM's equity plan.\r\nPlease note – we factor in the different costs for geographies outside the United States.\r\nLife at TRM We build to protect civilization. That promise shows up in how we work every day.\r\nTRM runs fast. Really fast. We're a high-velocity team that expects ownership, clarity, and follow-through. People who thrive here are inspired by hard problems, experimentation, direct feedback. If it takes months elsewhere, it often ships here in days. If you are optimizing primarily for consistent work-life balance, use the interview process to pressure-test fit. We want teammates who thrive here, not just survive here.\r\nWe coach directly, assume positive intent, and play for the front of the jersey.\r\nImpact-Oriented Trailblazer: We put customers first, driving for speed, focus, and adaptability.\r\nMaster Craftsperson: We prioritize speed, high standards, and distributed ownership.\r\nInspiring Colleague: We value humility, candor, and a one-team mindset.\r\nWant to learn more about how we interview at TRM Labs? Check out more about our leadership principles and hiring process here .\r\nWhat You'll Do Here This work has teeth. At TRM, your week might include:\r\nDriving critical investigations that can't wait for typical business hours.\r\nShipping products in days when others would schedule quarters.\r\nPartnering with teams across time zones to deliver insights while the story is still unfolding.\r\nBuilding new solutions from first principles when the playbook doesn't yet exist.\r\nProtecting victims and customers by tracing illicit activity and disrupting criminal networks.\r\nJoin our Mission We look for people who want their work to matter, who build with speed and rigor, and who take pride in protecting others through their craft. If you're excited by TRM's mission but don't check every box, apply anyway. We hire for slope, judgment, and the will to learn fast.\r\nBuild to protect civilization. Let's do it together.\r\nRecruitment agencies\r\nTRM Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to TRM employees. TRM Labs is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company without a signed agreement.\r\nPrivacy Policy\r\nBy submitting your application, you are agreeing to allow TRM to process your personal information in accordance with theTRM Privacy Policy\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Crypto Pro Network","rawCompany":"crypto pro network","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T15:30:15.042Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Forward Deployed Data Engineer (TS/SCI)","description":"TRM is a blockchain intelligence company that's on a mission to build a safer world for billions of people. We're a lean, high-impact team tackling some of the world's most critical challenges, ranging from human trafficking and financial fraud to terrorist financing. We are builders who power governments, financial institutions, and crypto companies when the clock is running and the consequences are real. This is why every TRMer is a bet on our future and has the power to change our trajectory.\r\nAs a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work directly with TRM's government customers. This includes bridging our SaaS offering with federated capabilities and cloud architectures from the initial setup and implementation to configuration and maintenance.\r\nA successful mission will enable TRM's government customers to securely leverage TRM in regulated industries and also scale with maturity. 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Wee communicate across numerous channels (highside chat, highside/lowside email, slack, phone calls, signal, google meets) and ensure we are able to rapidly switch between appropriate channels as necessary.\r\nWe have weekly team syncs as well as project check-ins, we keep project tracking tools up to date and directly communicate issues as they arise.\r\nWe always put the customer first – The FDE team is uniquely close among other teams at TRM to our customers and will develop close relationships with them. We do whatever it takes to ensure their mission success.\r\nLearn about TRM Speed in this position\r\nRapid Issue Resolution: Forward Deployed Engineers identify and diagnose critical onsite issues, set up incident channels or virtual war rooms with the remote team, and implement fixes in mintues to hours. FDEs also conduct retros and shares lessons with both internal teams and customer stakeholders within 48 hours of resolution.\r\nNavigating Bureaucratic Hurdles: Engineer anticipates and proactively addresses potential customer-side delays. They build relationships with customer stakeholders (COTR, Enterprise technical lead, etc.), identify procedural bottlenecks, and seek alternative pathways for approvals. This approach reduces wait times for critical decisions and keeps projects on track despite complex customer processes.\r\nEfficient Knowledge Transfer: Conducts knowledge sharing sessions and maintains up-to-date documentation in Notion and issue tracking in Jira for the remote team. All milestone-impacting issues are flagged within 24 hours, reducing problem-solving time and ensuring remote team is always aware of any updates to the plans.\r\nAbout TRM's Engineering Levels: Engineer: Responsible for helping to define project milestones and executing small decision decisions independently with the appropriate tradeoffs between simplicity, readability, and performance. Provides mentorship to junior engineers, and enhances operational excellence through tech debt reduction and knowledge sharing.\r\nSenior Engineer: Successfully designs and documents system improvements and features for an OKR/project from the ground up. Consistently delivers efficient and reusable systems, optimizes team throughput with appropriate tradeoffs, mentors team members, and enhances cross-team collaboration through documentation and knowledge sharing.\r\nStaff Engineer: Drives scoping and execution of one or more OKRs/projects that impact multiple teams. Partners with stakeholders to set the team vision and technical roadmaps for one or more products. Is a role model and mentor to the entire engineering organization. Ensures system health and quality with operational reviews, testing strategies, and monitoring rigor.\r\nThe following represents the expected range of compensation for this role\r\nThe estimated base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $260,000.\r\nAdditionally, this role may be eligible to participate in TRM's equity plan.\r\nPlease note – we factor in the different costs for geographies outside the United States.\r\nLife at TRM We build to protect civilization. That promise shows up in how we work every day.\r\nTRM runs fast. Really fast. We're a high-velocity team that expects ownership, clarity, and follow-through. People who thrive here are inspired by hard problems, experimentation, direct feedback. If it takes months elsewhere, it often ships here in days. If you are optimizing primarily for consistent work-life balance, use the interview process to pressure-test fit. We want teammates who thrive here, not just survive here.\r\nWe coach directly, assume positive intent, and play for the front of the jersey.\r\nImpact-Oriented Trailblazer: We put customers first, driving for speed, focus, and adaptability.\r\nMaster Craftsperson: We prioritize speed, high standards, and distributed ownership.\r\nInspiring Colleague: We value humility, candor, and a one-team mindset.\r\nWant to learn more about how we interview at TRM Labs? Check out more about our leadership principles and hiring process here .\r\nWhat You'll Do Here This work has teeth. At TRM, your week might include:\r\nDriving critical investigations that can't wait for typical business hours.\r\nShipping products in days when others would schedule quarters.\r\nPartnering with teams across time zones to deliver insights while the story is still unfolding.\r\nBuilding new solutions from first principles when the playbook doesn't yet exist.\r\nProtecting victims and customers by tracing illicit activity and disrupting criminal networks.\r\nJoin our Mission We look for people who want their work to matter, who build with speed and rigor, and who take pride in protecting others through their craft. If you're excited by TRM's mission but don't check every box, apply anyway. We hire for slope, judgment, and the will to learn fast.\r\nBuild to protect civilization. Let's do it together.\r\nRecruitment agencies\r\nTRM Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to TRM employees. 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