Senior Software Engineer

Posted 3 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Illinois, USA
Remote
126K-190K Annually
Senior level
Legal Tech • Software
Organize data. Discover the truth. Act on it.
The Role
Design and develop cloud-native web applications, mentor engineers, ensure security and quality, and utilize AI tools for coding. Collaborate on full-stack solutions using Azure services and modern frameworks.
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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’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 shape how industries uncover critical insights, ensure compliance, and continuously evolve our platform using cloud-native architectures, AI capabilities, and modern developer tooling. Engineering is at the heart of how we deliver secure, reliable systems at scale.
If you’re passionate about solving hard problems, designing for scale, and building tools that matter while working in a culture that values transparency, innovation, and shared success, Relativity offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Job Description and Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Build and Deliver

  • Design, develop, and operate secure, maintainable, and scalable cloud-native web applications using object-oriented principles, modern architecture, and cloud-native patterns.

Lead by Example

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship by driving design decisions, elevating engineering practices, and enabling delivery of reliable, high-quality software.

Raise the Bar

  • Champion security, quality, observability, and DevOps workflows to ensure performance and reliability.

Full-Stack Impact

  • Deliver solutions across front-end (modern JavaScript frameworks) and back-end (distributed, service-oriented systems).

Leverage the Cloud

  • Use microservices, containers, and managed Azure services (.NET, Cosmos DB, SQL Server, App Services, Docker) to deliver scalable cloud platforms.

Work Smarter with AI

  • Use AI-assisted and agentic coding to accelerate development while maintaining strong engineering rigor, including secure-by-design practices, test-first development, code review, and clear documentation of AI-generated changes.

Foster Collaboration

  • Drive team success through pair programming, thoughtful code reviews, shared design sessions, and high-quality documentation.

Mentor and Grow Talent

  • Coach engineers on secure coding, cloud-native design, and troubleshooting distributed systems using modern observability practices.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required

  • U.S. citizen required; must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance when required to support sensitive government-related projects.
  • 5+ years of professional experience building commercial-grade software and cloud-native applications.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, Docker, .NET, JavaScript, React, Cosmos DB, and SQL Server.
  • Deep knowledge of object-oriented design, distributed services, and Microsoft Azure technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve engineering velocity using AI-assisted coding tools while maintaining code quality, security, and test coverage.
  • Proven ability to deliver solutions in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong full-stack expertise across front-end, back-end, and cloud infrastructure tiers.

WHY WE COULD BE A GREAT FIT

Impactful Mission

  • Build technology that helps customers organize data, discover the truth, and act on it with confidence in high-stakes legal matters.

Cloud-Native Engineering on Azure

  • Work hands-on with modern Azure services and cloud-native patterns to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available systems.

Security and Reliability Focus

  • Help raise the bar on secure-by-design engineering, observability, and operational excellence for production systems.

AI-Enabled Delivery

  • Use AI-assisted and agentic coding in a practical way to accelerate delivery while maintaining high standards for quality, security, and test coverage.

Collaborative Culture

  • Partner closely with teammates through code reviews, pairing, shared design sessions, and mentorship to improve outcomes and team effectiveness.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Eligible for total compensation including competitive base salary, annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives, plus Relativity’s broader benefits and time-off programs.

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:

$126,000 and $190,000

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, Data Analysis, Database Management, Network Architecture, Performance Optimizations, Problem Solving, Project Management, Software Development, System Designs, Technical Leadership

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of professional experience building commercial-grade software and cloud-native applications
  • U.S. citizen required; must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and Docker
  • Deep knowledge of object-oriented design and distributed services
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience
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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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