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Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company’s culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates.https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/ Title: Software Engineer, Fraud Location: San Francisco or New York City Company Stage: Series C / Late-Stage (AI / Enterprise) Office Type: Onsite (5 Days a Week) Salary: $130,000 – $400,000 + Equity Company Description This high-growth AI company is building the infrastructure that powers how human expertise is leveraged to train and improve frontier AI systems. With a large global network and partnerships with leading AI labs and enterprises, the platform operates at massive scale, enabling real-world workflows that directly shape the future of AI. Backed by top-tier investors and operating profitably, the company is entering its next phase of growth, focused on reliability, trust, and platform integrity. What You Will Do Design and build fraud detection and prevention systems across key surfaces, including identity verification and platform abuse Identify fraud patterns and translate them into scalable backend systems, tools, and workflows Partner closely with product and engineering to define fraud strategy and prioritize high-impact initiatives Develop systems that detect suspicious behavior, mitigate risk, and reduce fraudulent activity in real time Improve visibility into fraud trends, risk exposure, and system effectiveness through monitoring and analytics Operate autonomously in ambiguous environments, owning large problem areas end-to-end Balance security, user experience, and operational efficiency when designing fraud prevention systems Ideal Background 4+ years of experience building production backend systems Strong engineering fundamentals with experience in scalable system design and data-driven applications Experience working on fraud detection, abuse prevention, or trust & safety systems (preferred but not required) Ability to identify patterns in complex systems and translate them into technical solutions High ownership mindset with comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments Strong judgment in balancing risk, speed, and user experience Preferred Prior experience building fraud, risk, or trust & safety systems at scale Familiarity with identity verification, anomaly detection, or behavioral analytics Experience working with large datasets, event streams, or real-time detection systems Background in high-growth startups or environments with rapid iteration cycles Compensation and Benefits Base salary: $130K – $400K + meaningful equity Bi-annual performance bonuses Relocation support (up to $15K) and housing stipend ($10K) Monthly stipends for meals, wellness, and personal expenses Premium health, dental, and vision coverage Fitness membership and additional lifestyle perks High-impact role with direct influence on platform integrity and financial outcomes This role is ideal for engineers who want to work on high-stakes, real-world problems—protecting platform integrity, preventing fraud at scale, and building systems that safeguard millions in value while enabling rapid company growth.
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.