Staff Applied Scientist — Document Vision for Legal AI

Relativity

New Jersey

Hybrid

USD 197,000 - 295,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Relativity is seeking a Staff Applied Scientist to advance multimodal document understanding in aiR and Relativity Applied Science. You will define problem statements, build reliable AI systems at scale, and mentor scientists to elevate the team.

The role emphasizes rigorous evaluation, production monitoring, and cross‑team collaboration with engineers and product partners. The position offers a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and long‑term incentives, with a focus on responsible,

Qualifications

Master's or PhD in CS or quantitative field, or equivalent experience.
At least 6 years of applied AI/ML experience.
Production AI/ML experience: systems you specified, shipped, and operated at scale.
Strong evaluation and defense of AI system decisions.
Software engineering judgment and credible prototyping.
Ownership mindset spanning the organization.

Responsibilities

Tackle the hardest, most ambiguous problems and deliver a clear, shippable solution.
Set evaluation methods, modeling patterns, and quality bars across teams.
Lead readiness for flagship AI systems from problem framing through efficacy studies and monitoring.
Mentor senior scientists and multiply team impact.
Advise Applied Science leadership on future directions and investments.