Staff Engineer (Remote)

TL;DR Kharon is seeking a full-time, US-based Staff Engineer, preferably located near our hub in Denver, CO. 

Responsibilities: 

• Architect, design and develop software tools and best practices, ensuring they align with Kharon’s vision.

• Forge strong partnerships with developers and data engineers to help coordinate the analysis and delivery of insights based on Kharon’s dataset

• Craft and oversee the improvement of our use of LLM tools

• Mentor developers on best practices within several software engineering disciplines including data engineering and LLM development.

• Identify areas for improvement to our processes and our tools

Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is favored.

• 15+ years in software development and software architecture

• 4+ years as a technical leader

• Command over several major programming languages, such as Java, Python, or Javascript.

• Experience with LLM tools like Langchain and Vector DB’s

• Experience with data pipeline tools such as Airflow, Spark, Databricks, etc

• Experience with data warehousing tools like Clickhouse, Snowflake, Athena, etc

Kharon is a highly disruptive and incredibly innovative organization that navigates risk at the intersection of global security threats + international commerce.

 

What does that mean? Great question.

Operating at the nexus of global security, Kharon is on a mission to revolutionize the current landscape. We take really complex data as it relates to global security and empower our clients to not only understand the risk associated with their potential business relationships but to operationalize that data so that they can make the best and most informed decisions possible. From financial crimes and sanctions to export controls and threat identifications, our tools optimize protection against the types of risks that could otherwise be incredibly dangerous and excessively costly to any business. Serving many of today’s leading global financial and multinational institutions, Kharon products are the most powerful in the space with a precision and depth that is absolutely unparalleled. 

When you look at any major global crisis event, we’re providing intelligence that’s at the heart of those circumstances. We connect the dots in a way that’s meaningful. Now, we’re experiencing unprecedented growth. As the world continues to evolve in complexity, so too does the demand for our products. Given the significance of our work and the increasing global reliance on our insights, we are looking for a Staff Engineer to join us as we work to shape the way businesses perceive and navigate global risks. 

Reporting to Kharon’s Engineering Director, the Staff Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring our technology scales efficiently and effectively. With a deep understanding of software development, software architecture, LLM tools, and engineering best practices, this individual will design, enhance, and maintain our core software architecture while driving innovation across the organization. Working closely with the Engineering team, the Staff Engineer will elevate development efficiency, shape technology strategy, and implement best practices to optimize our use of LLM-powered tools. Beyond technical leadership, they will mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a high-performance engineering culture. While this role is primarily individual contributor-focused, there is potential for future management opportunities, including overseeing a team of senior engineers as we continue to scale.

To the right person, this will be the perfect kind of challenge. Our mission is compelling, our product is powerful, and we’re growing at a rate that makes us unstoppable. If you’re looking to be surrounded by people who will inspire you to think and challenge you to grow then look no further. Our team is made up of some of the most visionary and uncompromising individuals you will ever encounter. We don’t take ourselves seriously but we’re serious about the work we do and there is absolutely no slowing us down.  

To keep that momentum going, we do our very best to make sure that each and every team member is completely taken care of. We’re nothing without our people and we strive to offer a package that reflects that. As a Kharon team member, you can expect:

• Fully sponsored medical, dental, and vision 

• FSA program for both medical and dependent care

• 401k with matching and immediate vesting + ROTH 

• Paid time off + 11 paid holidays

Interested? Please apply by visiting our website and navigating to our careers page! We do our best to respond to each application we receive. Be on the lookout for an email from apply@kharon.com!

The base salary range at Kharon is set between $225k-$250k base annual. Please note that this figure does not necessarily include potential bonuses, commissions, benefits, or equity that may be part of the overall compensation package.

Kharon is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Kharon is committed to cultivating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or identity, neurodiversity, appearances, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact apply@kharon.com