Manager, Software Engineering

Relativity; Alton (IL); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity in Illinois is seeking a dynamic Manager to lead a high-performing software engineering team. You will mentor talent, allocate resources strategically, and guide AI-driven product development while shaping technical direction.

As a hands-on leader, you will foster collaboration, oversee Scrum processes, and ensure our SaaS solutions stay competitive in a fast-evolving market. This hybrid role offers growth, accountability, and the chance to influence multiple product areas.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven ability to hire, lead and grow high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and integrating AI tools into development workflows (e.g., Copilot, Claude, Cursor).
• Experience with SaaS or enterprise software development.
• Familiarity with data modelling, ingestion and transformation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers and/or architects across multiple product areas.
• Drive development of existing applications, including AI-driven platforms.
• Allocate and validate engineering resources based on Scrum needs and priorities.
• Participate in software design, development, and integration.

Skills

Budget Management

Engineering Management

Innovation

Leadership

Performance Management

Process Improvements

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Posting Type

Hybrid

Job Overview

We're looking for a dynamic and technically fluent Manager to lead a high-performing team of software engineers. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our product development by mentoring talent, allocating resources strategically, and advancing cutting-edge technologies - including AI-driven solutions. As a hands-on leader, you'll guide technical direction, foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and ensure our solutions remain competitive and impactful in the market.

Job Description and Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers and/or architects across multiple product areas.
• Drive development of existing applications, including new platforms where majority of the work is AI-driven.
• Allocate and validate engineering resources based on Scrum team needs and business priorities.
• Actively participate in the engineering process, contributing to software design, development, and integration.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations.
• Promote domain knowledge sharing and technical excellence across the team.
• Provide technical leadership and serve as a technology advisor to the business.
• Represent direct reports in discussions about career growth, assignments, and opportunities.
• Stay current with software technology trends and ensure our solutions remain marketable and competitive.
• Support organizational initiatives, including process improvements and special projects.
• May occasionally handle Level II technical support calls after hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven ability to hire, lead and grow high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and experience integrating AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, Cursor) into development workflows.
• Experience with SaaS or other enterprise software development.
• Familiarity with data modelling, ingestion and transformation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with government-facing applications within FedRamp compliance.
• Background in legal tech or eDiscovery.
• Exposure to strategic thinking and planning
• Passionate about building applications with intuitive user experience.

Required Skills

Budget Management, Engineering Management, Innovation, Leadership, Performance Management (PM), Process Improvements, Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

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:

$155,000 and $233,000

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.