Senior Software Engineer

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