Are you passionate about building innovative software solutions and working with cutting-edge technologies? Relativity is seeking talented Software Engineers to join its dynamic team in Illinois. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who want to contribute to industry-leading products, collaborate with experienced engineers, and grow their careers in a technology-driven environment. With a competitive salary package of up to $119,000 per year, Relativity offers a rewarding workplace that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Relativity |
| Role | Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field |
| Job Location | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Salary | Up to $119,000 per year |
| Work Type | Hybrid / On-site (as per business requirements) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level |
| Industry | Information Technology / Software Development |
Job Description
At Relativity, engineers don’t just write code. They shape how industries uncover critical insights, ensure compliance, advance access to justice, and continuously evolve our platform using 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.
This team is responsible for building and evolving distributed, cloud-native services that process data at massive scale. Engineers collaborate closely with product and design to deliver high-impact features and continuously improve system reliability, performance, and usability. You’ll work in a highly collaborative environment where learning, experimentation, and shared ownership drive success.
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.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Contribute to the development and operation of distributed, scalable, secure full-stack cloud services that process large volumes of data
- Build accessible user interfaces and assist with extending backend services and data pipelines to deliver customer impact
- Collaborate with a diverse group of teammates and product partners to solve problems and achieve shared goals
- Participate in design and code reviews, applying feedback to improve quality and maintainability
- Support service ownership, including reliability efforts, on-call rotations, and incident response with guidance from the team
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices, tooling, and team workflows
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Required
- Familiarity with software engineering, cloud platforms, and containerization fundamentals
- Exposure to APIs, distributed services, and data storage systems
- Ability to write maintainable, well-tested code that meets requirements and adheres to team standards
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in agile teams
- Eagerness to learn and apply secure coding, reliability, and operational best practices
Preferred
- At least 1 year of professional software engineering experience or equivalent practical experience
- Exposure to modern frontend frameworks such as React or Angular
- Basic familiarity with monitoring, logging, 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
Selection Process
- Application Submission
- Resume Screening
- Technical Assessment
- Technical Interview
- Hiring Manager Interview
- HR Discussion
- Final Offer
How to Apply
- Visit the official Relativity careers page.
- Search for the Software Engineer position in Illinois.
- Review the job requirements and responsibilities.
- Prepare and update your resume.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your resume and any required documents.
- Submit your application.
- Monitor your email for updates regarding the recruitment process.
