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TRM Labs is a blockchain intelligence company committed to fighting crime and creating a safer world. By leveraging blockchain data, threat intelligence, and advanced analytics, our products empower governments, financial institutions, and crypto businesses to combat illicit activity and global security threats. At TRM, you'll join a mission-driven, fast-paced team made up of experts in law enforcement, data science, engineering, and financial intelligence, tackling complex global challenges daily. Whether analyzing blockchain data, developing cutting-edge tools, or collaborating with global organizations, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.TRM’s Blockchain Infrastructure team is responsible for monitoring the flows of data on blockchain networks. We are looking for a Staff Engineer with deep expertise in network protocol design and implementation, as well as strong foundations in systems engineering and distributed systems. You will lead projects from research and ideation through protocol feasibility and production, with a focus on network or blockchain runtimes . This is a unique opportunity to apply your low-level systems and networking expertise to help build a safer financial system for billions of people. Blockchain knowledge is preferred but if you are deep into networking or cryptography protocols, the team would love to talk to you.  The impact you’ll have here:

Architect and build highly scalable, reliable, and data-heavy distributed systems that will integrate a variety of data sources Build and maintain performant, production-grade systems from whiteboard to deployment Research, design, and productionize proprietary network and blockchain protocols, focusing on client-server and peer-to-peer (p2p) communication layers Design and optimize protocol behaviors including message passing, consensus, synchronization, and fault tolerance in distributed environments Work across the stack (databases, caches, application code, deployment pipelines) to resolve technical challenges end-to-end Mentor fellow team members and participate in code reviews and design reviews Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, designers, and product managers to define and implement services. Drive innovation around challenges in p2p networking, libp2p, block propagation, chain re-org detection, and network observability

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field Extensive experience in designing and implementing network protocols and distributed systems Proficiency in lower-level programming languages such as Rust, C++, or Java, and familiarity with systems and networking technologies such as TCP/IP, HTTP, gRPC, libp2p, Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, and Elasticsearch Hands-on experience with peer-to-peer networking, client-server protocol development, and real-time communication systems preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills; clear documentation and succinct communication are very important. Ability to work independently, be proactive, prioritize, communicate, and set and meet goals Flexibility to coordinate across global time zones and an ability to work independently with minimal oversight Strong interest in acquiring knowledge in any Blockchain at the protocol level and Networks A passion for solving complex network and protocol challenges at scale, and building systems that are robust, performant, and secure

About 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. Senior 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. Staff 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. Life at TRM Labs Leadership Principles Our Leadership Principles shape everything we do—how we make decisions, collaborate, and operate day to day.

Impact-Oriented Trailblazer – We put customers first, driving for speed, focus, and adaptability. Master Craftsperson – We prioritize speed, high standards, and distributed ownership. Inspiring Colleague – We value humility, candor, and a one-team mindset.

Accelerate your Career  At TRM, you’ll do work that matters—disrupting terrorist networks, recovering stolen funds, and protecting people around the world. You will:

Work alongside top experts and learn every day. Embrace a growth mindset with development opportunities tailored to your role. Take on high-impact challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Thrive in a culture of coaching, where feedback is fast, direct, and built to help you level up. 

What to Expect at TRM TRM moves fast—really fast. We know a lot of startups say that, but we mean it. We operate with urgency, ownership, and high standards. As a result, you’ll be joining a team that’s highly engaged, mission-driven, and constantly evolving. To support this intensity, we’re also intentional about rest and recharge. We offer generous benefits, including PTO, Holidays, and Parental Leave for full time employees. That said, TRM may not be the right fit for everyone. If you're optimizing for work life balance, we encourage you to:

Ask your interviewers how they personally approach balance within their teams, and Reflect on whether this is the right season in your life to join a high-velocity environment. Be honest with yourself about what energizes you—and what drains you

We’re upfront about this because we want every new team member to thrive—not just survive. The Stakes Are Real Our work has direct, real-world impact:

Jumping online after hours to support urgent government requests tracing ransomware payments. Delivering actionable insights during terrorist financing investigations. Collaborating across time zones in real time during a major global hack. Building new processes in days, not weeks, to stop criminals before they cash out. Analyzing blockchain data to recover stolen savings and dismantle trafficking networks.

Thrive as a Global Team  As a remote-first company, TRM Labs is built for global collaboration.

We cultivate a strong remote culture through clear communication, thorough documentation, and meaningful relationships. We invest in offsites, regional meetups, virtual coffee chats, and onboarding buddies to foster collaboration. By prioritizing trust and belonging, we harness the strengths of a global team while staying aligned with our mission and values.

Join our mission! We’re looking for team members who thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and love building from the ground up. TRM is remote-first, with an exceptionally talented global team. If you enjoy solving tough problems and seeing your work make a difference for billions of people, we want you here. Don’t worry if your experience doesn’t perfectly match a job description— we value passion, problem-solving, and unique career paths. If you’re excited about TRM’s mission, we want to hear from you. Recruitment agencies TRM 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.Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to allow TRM to process your personal information in accordance with the TRM Privacy Policy Learn More: Company Values | Interviewing | FAQs