Relevance AI

Staff Backend Software Engineer – Enterprise

Relevance AI

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sydney • Australia

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsGraphQLJavaScriptNode.jsTypeScript

About the role

  • Lead design and implementation of enterprise-grade features and back-end systems relating to SSO, RBAC/permissions, audit logs, compliance tooling, and data visibility.
  • Drive key initiatives around reliability, scalability, performance, and security to support enterprise adoption.
  • Translate customer and business requirements into robust technical designs in collaboration with product and go-to-market teams.
  • Own projects end-to-end - from system design through to deployment and long-term maintenance.
  • Contribute to platform architecture and technical strategy as the enterprise surface area of the product expands.
  • Set and uphold high standards for code quality, maintainability, observability, and security.
  • Mentor engineers, share best practices, and help raise the overall bar for back-end excellence.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, ideally back-end focussed and in fast-growing or enterprise-focused environments.
  • Experience delivering enterprise features, such as SSO, permissions systems, audit logs, compliance or complex integrations.
  • Evidence of operating at Senior+ scope - driving architecture, mentoring teams, and influencing across multiple squads or projects.
  • Deep technical proficiency in modern web technologies, ideally TypeScript, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
  • Experience designing and operating APIs (REST or GraphQL) and highly distributed systems.
  • Passion for building scalable and fault-tolerant systems for real-world users in enterprise environments.
  • Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex requirements into clear technical strategies.
  • Customer-centric mindset, capable of owning end-to-end delivery and solving complex, impactful problems.
  • Deep interest in AI and enthusiasm for building category-defining software.
  • Regularly leverage AI tools and technologies to boost productivity and innovation.
Benefits
  • 📈 ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan so you can grow with the company
  • 🤖 AI Productivity Benefit – Get up to $1200 USD/year to spend on AI tools, courses, and learning resources that help you work smarter and grow your skills
  • 👶 Parental Leave – We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all eligible new parents, and an additional 6 weeks for the birthing parent
  • 🎉 Milestone Merch – Celebrate your work anniversaries with customised Relevance AI swag
  • 🍿 Food, Drinks & Community – Stay energised with free breakfasts, healthy snacks, and a fully stocked fridge of drinks. Enjoy team lunches provided every Thursday and Friday, plus Uber Eats dinners and regular catered office meals throughout the week. As the home of the AI workforce, we also host vibrant community events featuring thought leaders, industry partners, and the wider tech community.
  • 🪩 Quarterly Team Events – Build stronger connections through fun, meaningful team bonding experiences every quarter
  • 🏓 Social Clubs – Share your hobbies and interests by joining or starting a club with your teammates. From hiking and chess to board game nights and social committee activities—there’s something for everyone!
  • 🧠 Sonder EAP – Access 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support through Sonder, our Employee Assistance Program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
software engineeringback-end developmentSSORBACaudit logscompliance toolingTypeScriptNode.jsAPIsdistributed systems
Soft skills
mentoringcollaborationcustomer-centric mindsetproblem-solvingcommunicationinfluencingleadershiptechnical strategycode qualitybest practices