Manager, Software Engineering

LE0001 Relativity ODA LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 155,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

LE0001 Relativity ODA LLC is seeking a dynamic Manager to lead a high-performing team of software engineers in Illinois. This role focuses on mentoring talent and advancing cutting-edge technologies, particularly AI solutions.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity, and be capable of driving development on AI-driven platforms. A competitive base salary range between $155,000 and $233,000 is available, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with 2 years in a leadership role.
• Ability to hire, lead and grow high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and AI integration.
• Experience with SaaS or enterprise software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers across multiple product areas.
• Drive development of applications, focusing on AI-driven platforms.
• Allocate engineering resources based on business priorities.
• Participate actively in software design, development, and integration.

Skills

Budget Management

Engineering Management

Innovation

Leadership

Performance Management (PM)

Process Improvements

Project Management

Quality Assurance (QA)

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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.

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

Compensation

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 $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.

EEO Statement

Relativity is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.