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Senior Backend Engineer (Data)
Remote Job | Posted on 07/22/2026
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Date Opened
07/22/2026
Job Type
Full time
Industry
Technology
Remote Job
About Us
For many people, the most important aspect of a new role is mission alignment. At Unit21, we’re dedicated to fighting financial crime. We’re building out a suite of AI tooling to make detection & investigation so efficient that many vectors of wrongdoing will be eliminated. Our calling card in the industry is customizability and putting control in the hands of Fraud & AML agents to help them work with speed, accuracy, and trust. Unit21 is a place to work for those who want to make a difference.
Job Description
This is a remote position.
About the role
You'll tackle problems involving distributed systems, large-scale data processing, and platform scalability while partnering with cross-functional engineering teams to build reliable, performant data infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who is highly autonomous, thrives in fast-paced environments, and takes ownership from design through production.
What you will be doing
- Developing and deploying scalable and elegant code
- Work with distributed systems and data pipelines
- Lead and drive projects to completion
- Innovating on creative solutions to difficult problems
- Work with related data infrastructure technologies
What we’re looking for
- 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field
- Strong programming skills in Python or any other OOP languages
- Advanced SQL skills and experience designing efficient data models
- Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
- Experience managing infrastructure using code such as Terraform (IAAS)
Bonus Points!
- Hands on experience working with Apache Spark, Databricks, Flink, Beam, or similar large-scale data processing frameworks
- Experience managing large-scale critical production systems with minimum SLAs of 4 9's
Work Location
This is a remote position.
Remote work is currently limited to candidates located in the following states:
AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX, WA, or Canada
Compensation
The standard base pay range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000 annually. This range does not include bonuses, equity, or other incentives.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and pre-IPO equity
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee)
Unlimited PTO and generous leave programs
401(k), learning & development stipend, and home office setup support
Inclusive, high-ownership culture focused on impact, innovation, and growth
Equal Opportunity
Unit21 is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every listed requirement. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce.