Headquartered in San Francisco and Sydney, we operate on a hybrid model and thrive on curiosity, collaboration, and execution - we move fast, think big, and win together.

This year, we were proud to be named LinkedIn’s #1 Startup in Australia.

If you want to define how the world works with AI, join us.

The Role 🥳 We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our mission-critical Enterprise team in Sydney. You’ll play a key role in building and scaling Relevance AI’s platform for our largest customers — ensuring it’s secure, reliable, and extensible for enterprise-scale use.

You’ll work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver enterprise-grade features such as SSO, RBAC/permissions, audit logs, and compliance tooling . This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, owning projects end-to-end, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life.

At Relevance AI, your work will reach customers within hours, offering a rare opportunity to see the impact of your contributions in real-time. You’ll have autonomy and trust to lead key projects and mentor team members without being weighed down by unnecessary layers of approval.

You’ll work across our modern modern tech stack, which we’re constantly optimising to move and iterate faster. Our supportive, fast-paced culture fosters collaboration, curiosity, and creativity, making it an environment where innovation thrives and where your ideas and expertise will be highly valued.

Your Impact 💥

• Design, build, and deliver enterprise-grade features such as SSO, RBAC/permissions, audit logs, compliance tooling, and data visibility.
• Contribute to key reliability, scalability, and performance initiatives that make our platform ready for enterprise adoption.
• Collaborate closely with product and go-to-market teams to translate customer needs into technical solutions that deliver real value.
• Take ownership of projects from design to deployment — ensuring code quality, maintainability, and security.
• Work across the stack, from backend APIs to frontend interfaces, within a modern TypeScript-based environment.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decisions, helping shape how the platform evolves as we scale.
• Mentor junior engineers, share best practices, and help raise the bar for technical excellence within the team.

Our Tech Stack (so far) 💻 We leverage a modern, scalable, and developer-friendly technology stack to build robust web applications:

• Frontend: Vue.js, Nuxt, Typescript
• Backend: Express.js, Node.js, Typescript
• Database: MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Cloud & Deployment: Vercel, AWS

(Experience with React or strong transferable backend experience is also valued.) What We’re Looking For 🧠

• 4+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, ideally within fast-paced, high-growth tech environments building products that service Enterprise customers.
• Experience delivering enterprise features such as SSO, permissions systems, audit logs, or compliance frameworks.
• Strong skills in modern web technologies, ideally TypeScript, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
• Experience working with APIs (REST or GraphQL) and distributed systems.
• Passion for designing and building scalable and fault-tolerant systems for real-world users in enterprise environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across product, design, and commercial teams - translating business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Ownership mindset — proactive in driving projects, solving problems, and improving systems.
• Passion for AI and eagerness to build innovative, category-defining products.
• Regularly use AI tools and technologies to improve workflow and productivity.

Bonus Points if You Have Any Of The Following ⭐

• Understanding of large scale per-customer deployments (including on-premise and cloud).
• Knowledge of FGA/ RBAC access controls, AWS infrastructure, SSO/ OAuth systems, and platform analytics.

Interview Process 💬

• Talent Interview (virtual)
• Hiring Manager Interview (virtual)
• Technical Interviews (onsite)
• Co-Founder Interview (virtual/ onsite)

Why Join Us? 🌟

• Work at the forefront of AI with a nimble team that is constantly pushing boundaries. We encourage and celebrate ideas that drive our mission forward.
• We're guided by our five values: truth-seeking, being empathetic, putting the customer first, iterating extremely fast, and building memories.
• We’ve set high standards in our high-trust, low-ego environment. We hire exceptional people to do the best work of their lives. In return, we reward our people with competitive salaries, equity stake, unparalleled professional growth, and career-defining opportunities.
• Relevance AI is well-funded by leading investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Insights Partners, Peak XV, and King River Capital.
• As an early team member, you’ll play a key role in shaping our future—including our culture, ways of working, and even the benefits we offer. We’re laying the foundations now, and your ideas can help define what comes next.

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