Product Engineer
Develop customer-facing systems for an open-source database service
Build and improve systems for customer management, billing, analytics, and support tools for OpenSanctions' commercial product. Work closely with users to iterate quickly on Python, SQL, and React/Next.js-based solutions.
Why This Role?
Directly impact a small, bootstrapped company with global reach, aiding journalists and businesses with critical data.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement customer-facing systems including signup, lifecycle management, and billing.
- Develop reporting and analytics tools to enhance product insights.
- Collaborate with users to understand needs and iterate on system improvements.
- Maintain and optimize existing systems for support team efficiency.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and React/Next.js.
- Experience with customer-facing system development.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage projects.
- Familiarity with open-source technologies and principles.
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
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Original description from HN Who is Hiring
OpenSanctions | Product Engineer | Berlin, Germany / REMOTE (CET ±3 preferred) | Freelance / employment OpenSanctions is a small, bootstrapped company building an open source database of sanctioned people and companies, politicians, and other entities of public interest. Journalists use it for investigations; hundreds of businesses use it for compliance screening. I'm looking for a product engineer to own the systems around our commercial product: customer signup and lifecycle management, billing, reporting and analytics, and tools for our support team. You'd work across Python, SQL, and React/Next.js. You'll be empowered to decide what to build, working with the people who use these systems. We hope to ship improvements continuously and see what works quickly. We're remote first, with a desk in Berlin if you want one. This is a freelance role with an option to go for employment. We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Not considering agencies. Details: https://www.opensanctions.org/docs/company/jobs/2026-09-prod... Please apply through the form linked in the job description - no cover letter, just share some basic facts please :)
Salary Context
Similar Engineering roles on LokerDollar pay around $170k/yr (range $1k–1000k/yr, n=815 active listings).
Market context
- ESTIMATEEstimated pay is 12% below the role median of $170,000/year (n=815 pay-disclosing listings).
- VERIFIEDOpenSanctions: 1 postings in the last 3 months, 1 all-time on LokerDollar.
- VERIFIEDCompany first seen Oct 1, 2026.
- VERIFIEDThis listing first seen Oct 1, 2026.
- VERIFIEDLast verified live Oct 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Product Engineer at OpenSanctions a remote job?
- Yes, Product Engineer at OpenSanctions is remote, but the employer did not state which countries can apply. Check the listing before applying.
- What type of employment is Product Engineer at OpenSanctions?
- This is a freelance position.
- How do I apply?
- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at OpenSanctions.
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