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The role supports both deterministic domain workflows through robust backend services and AI-enabled capabilities through clean, structured, searchable, and governed data foundations.\nWorking closely with Product, AI Engineering, Application Engineering, Solution Engineering, Platform Reliability, Architecture, and Security teams, this role translates complex business and domain requirements into reliable, performant, secure, and maintainable software solutions.\nThe ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with practical experience delivering APIs, backend platforms, data services, and cloud-based solutions within agile product development environments.\nThis position will be in our San Diego, CA; office, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process. 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FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA\nEmployer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace\n401(k) with company match\nCompany provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits\nEducation reimbursement program\nFlexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities\nCharitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program\nVolunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company\nCareer advancement opportunities \n**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**\nFor California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and Washington: “DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the states of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and Washington only, the starting pay range for this role is $130,000 - $155,000.”\nDNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.\nDNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (). 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