Software Engineer

kcura; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity in the United States (Illinois) is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Enrichment team, building scalable, cloud-native data processing systems for vast datasets.

You will design distributed services, work across databases and processing layers, and contribute to testing and DevOps practices using Azure and serverless technologies.

This hybrid role offers opportunities to impact legal tech with AI and modern architectures, while growing ownership across cloud-based platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with object-oriented programming in C#, Java, or similar languages.
• Experience building REST APIs.
• Experience working on an agile software development team.
• Knowledge of software engineering practices across the application stack.

Responsibilities

• Design performant, scalable, and secure software with a strong focus on quality.
• Collaborate with a software development team to deliver high-quality solutions that operate on data at massive scale.
• Build and maintain distributed systems leveraging modern cloud and serverless technologies.
• Develop comprehensive testing strategies, including unit and integration testing and static analysis.
• Improve software development processes by recommending enhancements to tools, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in pair programming to strengthen code quality and share knowledge across the team.

Skills

OOP (C#, Java)

REST APIs

Agile

Software practices

Cloud & serverless

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS

Tools

Azure DevOps

Azure Functions

Azure Service Bus

DDD

Event-Driven Architecture

Job description

Posting Type

Hybrid

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 focuses on efficiently processing and preparing vast volumes of complex data for use within the Relativity platform. Build systems that ingest terabytes of structured and unstructured data into the review platform. Modernize user experiences while solving challenges related to large-scale document processing and data extraction. Work with secure SaaS infrastructure to deliver high-speed, reliable data processing capabilities.

Job Description and Requirements

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Software Engineer at Relativity, you will use your development expertise to build and enhance the Relativity platform. You will contribute to solving complex engineering problems while working on a highly scalable, dynamic web system leveraging modern, cloud-based and serverless technologies.

You will design and build distributed systems composed of multiple databases, processing layers, and web servers operating across massive datasets. As part of the Enrichment team, you will help modernize the product experience and tackle large-scale data ingestion and processing challenges.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design performant, scalable, and secure software with a strong focus on quality
• Collaborate with a software development team to deliver high-quality solutions that operate on data at massive scale
• Build and maintain distributed systems leveraging modern cloud and serverless technologies
• Develop comprehensive testing strategies, including unit and integration testing and static analysis
• Improve software development processes by recommending enhancements to tools, policies, and procedures
• Participate in pair programming to strengthen code quality and share knowledge across the team

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Experience with object-oriented programming using C#, Java, or similar languages
• Experience building REST APIs
• Experience working on an agile software development team
• Knowledge of software engineering practices across the application stack

Preferred

• Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience designing and building scalable solutions in Azure or other cloud platforms
• Experience with Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and serverless technologies
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) 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:

$79,000 and $119,000

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, Documentations, Engineering Design, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development, System Integration, Troubleshooting