Principal Engineer

What We Do

At Relativity, engineersdon’tjust write code—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,identifiesconfidential information, and detects languageindicatingmisconduct.We’rereimagining how legal professionals uncover truth at scale, and engineering is at the heart of that transformation. 

We are looking for a Principal Engineer to help define and build our next generation of cloud-native platform systems.This person willhelp shape our strategy for how we support internal and external customers’integration needs in a cloud-native, multi-tenant environment. 

Ifyou’repassionate about solving hard problems, designing for scale, and building tools that matter—while working in a culture that values transparency, innovation, and shared success— Relativity offers the opportunity to make a measurable difference in the marketplace.

WhatYou’llDo

• Deliver critical business value by solving complex problems that span teams and organizations. 

• Design and build architecture that is flexible, performant, and efficient to the needs of the business.

• Prioritize capabilities over features, plan for change and abstract complexity away from dependent teams.

• Partner with fellow leaders toidentifyproblems and align on their nature; solve these problems withelegant,scalablesolutions. 

• Be respected as a technical leader of your domain,demonstratingdeepexpertise,collaboration,andstrong business acumenwhile embodyingengineering excellence. 

• Set enterprise standards for system flexibility, maintainability, security, testability,andreliability;work with teams to implement them.

• Influence and align engineering execution with company-level strategywhile shapingexecutive-level product and platform decisions.

• Collaborate daily with a diverse group of teammates and product partners to solve problems & deliver value. Mentor engineers,leaders,and executives.

• Be an awesome teammate whodemonstratescuriosity and continuous learningwhileshapingeengineering culture atscale.

WhatWe’reLooking For

Required

• 12+ years of experienceowning,buildingandshaping large-scale, cloud-native platforms.

• Experience defining organization-wide technical standards.

• Deep involvement in security, compliance, and reliability strategy.

• Ability to align technical vision with company-level strategy.

• Proven influence at senior and executive levels.

• Exceptional mentorship, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

Nice to Have

• Background in legal tech, AI-enabled platforms, or regulated domains.

• External thought leadership or industry contribution.

• Familiarity with AI development tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor or Claude Code.

• Experience working in global or highly distributed organizations.

WhyWe’reAGreatFit  forYou

• Impactful Mission:Organize Data, Discover theTruthand 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 annualcompany breaks,home office stipend, and an equity program.

When you join Relativity,you’renot just taking a job—you’recontributing to a mission that matters.You’llwork alongside talented professionals across the globe, tackle complex challenges at scale, and