Lead Software Engineer

Posting Type

Hybrid / Remote Poland

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.

• ABOUT THE ROLE
• We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the technical strategy and execution of our Engineering Platform team. In this role, you will lead the development of foundational platform services and tools that accelerate and standardize software delivery across Relativity.

You will act as a hands-on technical leader, setting direction, guiding engineers, and delivering scalable and secure solutions aligned with long-term vision. This role combines deep technical expertise, strong architectural thinking, and a bias for action, with the ability to influence across teams and shape engineering culture. You will play a key role in evolving our cloud-native platform and enabling engineers across the organization to move faster with confidence.

Job Description and Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead the design and implementation of platform services, infrastructure automation, and development tooling using .NET and Azure

Define and evolve architectural patterns and standards for cloud-native development, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code

Collaborate with Engineering Managers, Staff Engineers, Principal Engineers, and Architects to align platform strategy with business and technical priorities

Mentor engineers through design reviews, code feedback, and technical guidance

Identify system-level improvements and lead initiatives to enhance developer productivity, platform resilience, and operational efficiency

Promote DevOps practices, automation, and observability across the engineering organization

Drive adoption of AI/ML capabilities where they improve developer experience or platform efficiency

Foster a culture of ownership, experimentation, and rapid delivery with a focus on engineering excellence

Stay current with industry trends and continuously improve tools, practices, and technical decision-making

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required

7+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in C# and .NET

Deep experience with Microsoft Azure, including networking, compute, identity, and automation

Proven ability to lead technical projects and set architectural direction

Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep) and CI/CD automation

Strong understanding of containers, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices

Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, product, and leadership teams

Experience mentoring engineers and supporting technical growth within a team

Preferred

Experience implementing AI/ML tools or practices within developer platforms or infrastructure

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:

270 000 and 406 000PLN

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:

Documentations, Innovation, Leadership, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Risk Management, Technical Knowledge, Troubleshooting