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Manager, Software Engineering

Relativity · IL · Full time

Posted Apr 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a team you led. How did you make it better while you were there?

What they are checking: Whether they can point to concrete improvements in delivery, quality or team health.

This role is hands-on. How do you balance contributing to design and code with managing people?

What they are checking: Whether they stay technical without becoming a bottleneck for the team.

Tell me about a difficult performance conversation you had.

What they are checking: Whether they address problems directly, fairly and with a clear plan.

How do you advocate for a direct report's promotion?

What they are checking: Whether they represent their people well in career discussions, as the posting lists.

How do you explain technical tradeoffs to business leaders?

What they are checking: Whether they can serve as a technology advisor to the business in plain terms.

What would you do

How do you decide how to allocate engineers across Scrum teams and priorities?

What they are checking: Whether they match people to work based on business needs and growth, not just availability.

Much of the new platform work is AI-driven. How would you help your team build AI skills?

What they are checking: Whether they can grow AI capability on the team in a practical, planned way.

Your team is asked to take on a project with an unrealistic deadline. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect the team and negotiate scope honestly with stakeholders.

About the work

How do you run one-on-ones so they are useful?

What they are checking: Whether they use one-on-ones for coaching and career growth, not just status updates.

How do you encourage knowledge sharing so the team does not depend on one person?

What they are checking: Whether they reduce single points of failure through documentation and pairing.

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The full job description

As published by Relativity.

Posting Type Hybrid Job Overview We’re looking for a dynamic and technically fluent Manager to lead a high-performing team of software engineers. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our product development by mentoring talent, allocating resources strategically, and advancing cutting-edge technologies - including AI-driven solutions. As a hands-on leader, you’ll guide technical direction, foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and ensure our solutions remain competitive and impactful in the market. Job Description and Requirements Key Responsibilities • Lead and mentor a team of software engineers and/or architects across multiple product areas. • Drive development of existing applications, including new platform s where majority of the work is AI-driven. • Allocate and validate engineering resources based on Scrum team needs and business priorities. • Actively participate in the engineering process, contributing to software design, development, and integration. • Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations. • Promote domain knowledge sharing and technical excellence across the team. • Provide technical leadership and serve as a technology advisor to the business. • Represent direct reports in discussions about career growth, assignments, and opportunities. • Stay current with software technology trends and ensure our solutions remain marketable and competitive. • Support organizational initiatives, including process improvements and special projects. • May occasionally handle Level II technical support calls after hours. Minimum Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role. • Proven ability to hire , lead and grow high-performing engineering teams. • Strong understanding of software engineering principles and experience integrating AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, Cursor) into development workflows. • Experience with SaaS or other enterprise software development. • Familiarity with data modelling, ingestion and transformation . • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with government-facing applications within FedRamp compliance . • Background in legal tech or eDiscovery. • Exposure to strategic thinking and planning • Passionate about building applications with intuitive user experience . 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: $155,000 and $233,000 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: Budget Management, Engineering Management, Innovation, Leadership, Performance Management (PM), Process Improvements, Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

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