Software Engineer

IllinoisPosted 12 days ago

Role Overview

Relativity is hiring a entry-level Software Engineer. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Illinois. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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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’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 harness AI tools to architect, optimize, and deliver scalable software faster and shape the future of legal technology. They shape how industries uncover critical insights, ensure compliance, advance access to justice and continuously evolve our platform using the latest technologies, including cloud-native architectures, AI capabilities, and modern developer tooling. Our AI powers privacy programs, identifies confidential information, and detects language indicating misconduct. We’re reimagining how legal professionals uncover truth at scale, and engineering is at the heart of that transformation.

If you’re passionate about solving hard problems, designing for scale, and building tools that matter. Relativity offers the opportunity to make a measurable difference in the marketplace.

Job Description and Requirements

What You’ll Do

Contribute to the development and operation of distributed, scalable, secure full-stack cloud services that process petabytes of data weekly.

Build accessible user interfaces and assist with extending existing backend services and data pipelines to deliver customer impact.

Collaborate with a diverse group of teammates and product partners to solve problems, achieve shared goals, and build AI-powered legal data solutions that operate at massive scale.

Participate in design and code reviews, applying feedback to improve quality.

Contribute to service ownership by supporting reliability efforts, including on-call rotations and incident response with guidance from the team.

What We’re Looking For

Required

Familiarity with software engineering, cloud platforms, containerization fundamentals, and exposure to APIs, distributed services, and data stores.

Demonstrated ability to write maintainable, well-tested code that meets requirements and adheres to team standards.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.

Eagerness to learn and apply secure coding, reliability, and operational best practices, with strong collaboration and communication skills in agile teams.

Preferred

At least 1 year of experience in software engineering or equivalent practical experience

Exposure to modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React or Angular) and basic familiarity with monitoring or observability tools.

Interest in product thinking, continuous learning, and improving developer effectiveness.

Exposure to AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Code.

Why We Could Be A Great Fit

Impactful Mission: Organize Data, Discover the Truth and Act on It - Our customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading law firms managing high-stakes matters on our platform.

Growth Path: Engineers gain exposure across the stack, from distributed systems to AI-enabled workflows, accelerating career growth.

Engineering Culture: Continuous delivery, strong observability, and end-to-end ownership.

Inclusive Environment: Diverse backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger.

Community Impact: Volunteer opportunities and company-sponsored charitable programs.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, health and retirement programs, wellness resources, discretionary time off (DTO), parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, two annual company breaks, home office stipend, and an 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Software Engineer position at Relativity?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Relativity. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Software Engineer role at Relativity remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Illinois. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Software Engineer at Relativity earn?

Relativity has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Software Engineer role at Relativity posted?

This role was posted on July 10, 2026 (12 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Software Engineer role at Relativity entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Relativity has listed.