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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. 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: Remote - US - Remote work is limited to the following U.S. states: CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, WA 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.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.