Advanced Software Engineer

Posted Yesterday
Hiring Remotely in Illinois, USA
Remote
103K-155K Annually
Entry level
Legal Tech • Software
Organize data. Discover the truth. Act on it.
The Role
Design, build, test, and improve secure, scalable software systems that process massive datasets. Develop distributed, cloud-based applications, REST APIs, and multi-database solutions while contributing to testing and software lifecycle improvements. Collaborate through agile practices and pair programming, and mentor less experienced engineers. The role emphasizes quality, performance, system design, and modern cloud technologies.
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Posting Type

Hybrid/Remote

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 are committed to expanding access to technology and supporting pro bono legal work.
WHAT WE DO
At Relativity, engineers do more than write code - they build systems that enable users to uncover insights from complex data at scale using cloud-native architecture, AI, and modern tools.
The Enrichment team is responsible for powering one of the fastest ways to ingest and process massive volumes of complex and unstructured data into the Relativity platform. The team focuses on modernizing the user experience while solving challenges related to large-scale data processing, extraction, and performance within a secure SaaS environment.

Job Description and Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL DO
  • Design and build performant, scalable, and secure software solutions with a strong focus on quality
  • Collaborate with a software development team to deliver high-quality software operating on massive data sets
  • Develop systems leveraging distributed architectures, multiple databases, and cloud-based technologies
  • Implement comprehensive unit and integration testing, static analysis, and robust testing strategies
  • Contribute to improving the software development lifecycle, including recommending and implementing process enhancements
  • Participate in pair programming to enhance code quality and share knowledge across the team
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance to support team growth
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Required
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with object-oriented programming using C#, Java, or similar languages
  • Experience with HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, and modern web technologies
  • Experience building REST APIs
  • Experience working on an agile software team
  • Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals across all layers of the application stack
Preferred
  • Understanding of DevOps principles, with experience using Azure DevOps as a plus
  • Experience designing and developing highly scalable solutions in Azure or other cloud platforms
  • Experience with Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and serverless technologies
  • Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design and Event-Driven Architecture
  • Strong awareness of emerging technology trends and their practical applications
WHY WE COULD BE A GREAT FIT
Impactful Mission
  • Build systems that help customers organize data, discover the truth, and act on it in high-stakes legal matters.
Engineering at Scale
  • Work on distributed, cloud-native systems that process large volumes of data.
Cutting-Edge Technology
  • Build with AI, cloud platforms, and scalable architectures shaping legal tech.
Growth and Ownership
  • Gain experience owning systems end-to-end across cloud and distributed environments.
Collaborative Culture
  • Work in a team focused on knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Inclusive Environment
  • Diverse perspectives create stronger teams and better outcomes.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive salary, benefits, DTO, parental leave, and 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:

$103,000 and $155,000

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:

Engineering Principle, Hardware Integration, Innovation, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development, System Designs, Technical Documents, Troubleshooting

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field
  • Experience with object-oriented programming using C#, Java, or similar languages
  • Experience with HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, and modern web technologies
  • Experience building REST APIs
  • Experience working on an agile software team
  • Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals across all application stack layers
  • Understanding of DevOps principles
  • Experience using Azure DevOps
  • Experience designing and developing highly scalable solutions in Azure or other cloud platforms
  • Experience with Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and serverless technologies
  • Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design and Event-Driven Architecture
  • Awareness of emerging technology trends and their practical applications

Relativity Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Relativity and has not been reviewed or approved by Relativity.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options include discretionary time off and two company‑wide breaks each year, providing additional recharge time.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, telehealth access, and wellness resources such as a Headspace subscription.
  • Parental & Family Support — North America offers up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with comparable regional programs in EMEA and APAC.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
1,550 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

At Relativity, we build innovative and comprehensive tools for making sense of unstructured data. When more people can find the facts in mountains of documents, emails, and texts, more legal and data-centric matters can be resolved equitably. Join us in our mission to help our customers organize data, discover the truth, and act on it. Relativity makes software to help users organize data, discover the truth and act on it. Its SaaS product, RelativityOne, manages large volumes of data and quickly identifies key issues during litigation and internal investigations. Relativity has more than 300,000 users in approximately 40 countries serving thousands of organizations globally primarily in legal, financial services and government sectors, including the U.S. Department of Justice and 198 of the Am Law 200. Relativity does not tolerate racism or discrimination of any kind. We do not accept unfair treatment of any person or group of people. We’re committed to advocating for change to make our world a more inclusive, just place.

Why Work With Us

We believe in our team members and we want to help you own your career as part of a community of values-driven people who help customers around the world solve complex data challenges. At Relativity, you’ll take on challenging work, but you’ll also partner with talented colleagues and pursue plenty of learning and development opportunities.

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