Advanced Software Engineer

Posting TypeHybrid/RemoteJob OverviewWHO WE ARERelativity 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 DoAt Relativity, engineers don’t just write code. They build the foundational systems that industries rely on to uncover critical insights, ensure compliance, and operate securely at scale. Our platform combines cloud‑native architectures, modern developer tooling, and AI capabilities to deliver trusted outcomes across highly regulated environments.User Authentication TeamThe User Authentication team builds and operates tier‑0 identity and authentication services that protect customer access to Relativity’s platform. These services sit directly on the request path for every user interaction, requiring an exceptional focus on availability, security, and correctness. The team partners closely with product, security, and platform teams to deliver scalable authentication workflows, improve reliability and observability, and continuously raise the bar on operational excellence.If you’re passionate about building security‑critical systems, designing for failure, and owning highly available services that operate at global scale, Relativity offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact.Job Description And RequirementsWHAT YOU’LL DODesign, develop, and operate authentication and identity services that are secure, highly available, and scalableBuild and maintain integrations with identity providers, including OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SAML‑based systemsOwn production reliability for critical services, including on‑call rotations, incident response, and post‑incident learningImplement defense‑in‑depth security controls such as multi‑factor authentication (MFA), token lifecycle management, and least‑privilege accessImprove system observability through metrics, structured logging, dashboards, and alertingParticipate in code and design reviews with a strong emphasis on security, correctness, and failure modesCollaborate cross‑functionally with product, security, and platform teams to deliver authentication features, improvements, and migrationsContribute to long‑term identity and authentication strategy across the platformRequiredWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORBachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience3+ years of professional software engineering experienceProficiency in at least one programming language such as C#, Java, or PythonExperience designing and operating cloud‑based servicesStrong understanding of distributed systems fundamentals, including availability, failure handling, and scalabilityPreferredExperience building or operating authentication, authorization, or other security‑critical systemsWorking knowledge of OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and/or SAMLExperience operating tier‑0 or business‑critical services with high availability requirementsFamiliarity with observability, monitoring, and CI/CD practices in production environmentsWHY WE COULD BE A GREAT FITImpactful MissionYour work helps protect customer access to systems used in high‑stakes legal and regulatory matters around the world.Security‑Critical EngineeringYou’ll design and operate authentication services that sit on the request path for every user, with real ownership over reliability and security.Growth and OwnershipEngineers on this team own services end‑to‑end, from design through production operations, gaining deep experience in distributed systems and security.Engineering CultureStrong focus on operational excellence, observability, post‑incident learning, and raising the quality bar through thoughtful reviews.Inclusive EnvironmentDiverse backgrounds and perspectives make our teams and our products stronger.Compensation And BenefitsCompetitive 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:$103,000 and $155,000The 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 SkillsEngineering Principle, Hardware Integration, Innovation, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development, System Designs, Technical Documents, Troubleshooting