Senior Backend Engineer – AI Platform & Bank Modernization

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Job Overview

WHO WE ARE
Relativity is a leading legal data intelligence company building technology that helps users organize data, discover the truth, and act on it with confidence. Our AI-powered, cloud platform, RelativityOne, transforms massive volumes of complex information into actionable insights for litigation, investigations, regulatory inquiries, data breach responses, and other high-stakes legal work where accuracy and trust are crucial.
The world's largest law firms, corporations, and government agencies rely on Relativity's legal AI software to securely surface and manage the most relevant and impactful information in their matters. Beyond our commercial impact, we're deeply committed to expanding access to technology for academic institutions through Relativity Academic and supporting pro bono legal work through Justice for Change.
WHAT WE DO
At Relativity, engineers don't just write code. They build the systems that power AI-driven workflows at massive scale, enabling customers to uncover insights and act on complex data with confidence.
aiR Services Team
The aiR Services team builds the shared backend platform that powers Relativity's generative AI products. These systems enable secure and scalable access to foundation models across the aiR Suite while handling challenges such as limited model capacity, global data privacy requirements, and fair usage across products and customers. The team works on high-throughput, distributed systems that route AI traffic across regions and providers, protect downstream services from reliability risks, and optimize cost and performance at scale.
If you're excited about building platforms that power an entire product suite, working with generative AI systems in production, and solving distributed systems challenges at global scale, this is a high-impact team to join.

Job Description and Requirements

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Software Engineer, you will build and operate backend services that power Relativity's generative AI platform, aiR. You will work at the intersection of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and applied AI, helping to deliver reliable, scalable systems that sit on the critical path of AI-powered workflows.

This role reports to the Manager of Software Engineering and provides the opportunity to work on multi-region, multi-cloud systems that handle large-scale AI traffic and complex orchestration challenges.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and build performant, scalable, and secure backend services with a strong focus on quality, not just meeting requirements
• Collaborate with a software development team to deliver high-quality, reliable systems that operate at massive scale
• Develop and maintain systems that support high-throughput AI workloads, including asynchronous job orchestration and distributed processing
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests supported by static analysis and thoughtful test strategy development
• Contribute to improving engineering processes by recommending enhancements to tools, workflows, and practices
• Participate in pair programming to improve software quality and share design and implementation knowledge
• Contribute to building systems that route and manage AI traffic efficiently while maintaining reliability and fairness across workloads

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience building backend services using languages such as C#, Python, or similar
• Understanding of software engineering disciplines and the ability to work across multiple layers of the application stack
• Strong foundational knowledge of distributed systems, scalability, and backend service design

Preferred

• Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with tools such as GitHub Actions
• Experience working with large language model (LLM) APIs or generative AI systems
• Experience designing and building scalable systems in Azure or other cloud platforms
• Experience with Kubernetes, serverless technologies, and cloud-native architectures
• Familiarity with domain-driven design and event-driven architecture
• Experience with AI-driven development practices or AI-assisted coding tools
• Awareness of emerging technology trends and their practical application in engineering

WHY WE COULD BE A GREAT FIT

Impactful AI Platform

• Build foundational systems that power Relativity's generative AI capabilities and enable products across the aiR Suite.

Distributed Systems at Scale

• Work on high-throughput, multi-region services that handle large volumes of AI traffic reliably and efficiently.

Cutting-Edge Technology

• Gain hands-on experience with generative AI systems, cloud-native infrastructure, and modern distributed architectures.

Growth Opportunity

• Develop deep expertise in backend systems, cloud platforms, and AI-driven services while working on highly visible, impactful projects.

Collaborative Culture

• Work with a team that values strong engineering fundamentals, shared ownership, and continuous learning.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary, health and retirement programs, wellness resources, discretionary time off (DTO), parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, company-wide breaks, home office stipend, and an equity program.

Relativity is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.

This position is eligible for total compensation which includes a competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives.

The expected salary range for this role is between following values:

$79,000 and $119,000

The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in this position.

Required Skills:

Automation, Documentations, Engineering Design, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development, System Integration, Troubleshooting

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California,Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $97,000 -$116,400. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, NewYork state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $84,500 - $101,400. This is not a guarantee ofcompensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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RxBenefits is hiring! We are adding a Software Engineer IV to the growing application development team at our Birmingham, AL headquarters. As a level IV engineer, you will be responsible for creating the next generation of software at RxBenefits to support our rapidly growing business. You will also be a thought leader across the technology organization that champions the delivery of modern software. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional that is able to conceptualize, deliver, and support the technology that our employees and partners need to succeed.

Essential Job Responsibilities Include:
+ Collaborate closely with Product Owners, UI/UX designers, and digital strategists.
+ Contribute to the architectural design and direction of the technical infrastructure.
+ Research, evaluate and recommend alternative solutions.
+ Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain application code.
+ Write unit/integration tests.
+ Oversee integrations with internal systems and 3rd party services.
+ Ensure performance, security, accessibility, and responsive design best practices are followed.
+ Collect and analyze metrics to drive implementation decisions.
+ Design, improve and document processes.
+ Review and collaborate with other engineers on their code.
+ Support your team through encouragement and by example.
+ Mentor and share knowledge within the team and across the department.
+ Deliver on personal and team deadlines and goals.

Required Skills / Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or other related fields
+ 8+ years of professional experience in application development
+ Strong understanding of both functional and object-oriented programming paradigms
+ Strong understanding of SOLID design principles
+ Desire to innovate and discover new technologies
+ Comfortable working with multiple programming languages at the same time
+ Development and troubleshooting of complex SQL
+ Understanding of REST principles
+ Experience with Agile development methodologies
+ Strong communications and presentation skills
+ Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and works well in a team environment or as an independent contributor
+ Ability to work within a team environment
+ Driven to continually learn and master new skills

Preferred Skills/Experience:
+ Extensive experience in web development using modern frontend and backend technologies
+ Strong proficiency in frontend (React, NextJS) and backend (Python, Go, Java) technologies
+ Experience acting as the tech lead within a team
+ Proficiency in AWS services: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, ECS/EKS, VPC, IAM, etc.
+ Experience with serverless architectures using AWS Lambda.
+ Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments (Auth0)
+ Experience with caching and in-memory database technologies
+ Experience with responsive design frameworks
+ Caching and in-memory database technologies
+ Asynchronous/multi-threaded programming patterns
+ Experience with performance tuning for high-traffic portals
+ AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

Based on relevant market data and other factors, the anticipated hiring range for this role is $150_ _,000 to $165_ _,000 annually. Final compensation rates will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity considerations. This role is also short-term incentive eligible. Incentive amounts will vary by individual and business goals. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The final salary offered to the selected candidate may vary from the posted range due to individual qualifications. Our goal is to ensure that all teammates are compensated fairly and competitively based on their contributions to our organization.

RxBenefits is also committed to providing best in class benefits to our teammates. We offer a robust total rewards package that includes:
+ Remote first work environment
+ Choice of a HDHP or PPO Medical plan, we pay 100% of the premium for the HDHP for you and your eligible family members
+ Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance that we also pay 100% of premiums (for your family too on Dental and Vision)
+ Additional buy-up options for Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
+ 401(k) with an employer match up to 3.5% available after 60 days
+ Community Service Day to give back and support what you love in your community
+ 10 company holidays including MLK Day, Juneteenth, and the day after Thanksgiving plus a floating holiday to use as you like
+ Reimbursements for high-speed internet, we'll send you a computer and monitors to help you do your best work
+ Tuition Reimbursement for accredited degree programs
+ Paid New Parent Leave that can be used for adoption or birth
+ Pet insurance to protect your furbabies
+ A robust mental health benefit and EAP service through Spring Health to support you when you need it most

RxBenefits provides equal opportunities for everyone who works for us and everyone who applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.

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