Principal Engineer Cloud Compute

Posting Type

Hybrid

Job Overview

Job Description and Requirements

Job Responsibilities: 

• Define and evolve the technical strategy for Relativity’s compute platform, enabling scale, elasticity, and resilience across all workload types 

• Architect foundational cloud-native execution layers supporting long-running workflows, real-time stream processing, and large-scale batch jobs 

• Drive platform-wide adoption of Kubernetes, KEDA, and Temporal for robust and observable orchestration of compute workloads 

• Integrate modern data processing technologies like Apache Spark, Azure Stream Analytics, and event-driven patterns across product services 

• Lead multi-team initiatives to decouple legacy workloads into scalable microservices, containers, or serverless compute 

• Partner with product and platform architects to align compute platform direction with customer, compliance, and reliability goals 

• Mentor Staff and Lead Engineers across the company on scalable system design, cloud-native operations, and compute strategies 

• Actively contribute to architecture reviews, RFCs, design governance, and strategic planning cycles 

• Champion platform quality, security, and developer experience as first-class goals 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software, platform, or infrastructure engineering roles, with demonstrated architectural leadership

• Proven success designing and operating large-scale Kubernetes-based compute infrastructure in production 

• Strong experience with orchestration frameworks such as KEDA, Temporal, or similar job/workflow engines 

• Hands-on experience with batch (e.g., Apache Spark) and streaming systems (e.g., Kafka, Flink, Azure Event Hubs) 

• Fluency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, C#, Rust) and infrastructure-as-code tooling (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi) 

• Deep understanding of workload autoscaling, distributed system patterns, and compute security best practices 

• Experience collaborating across multiple engineering teams and influencing broad platform strategy

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience building internal compute platforms or "platform-as-a-product" offerings 

• Knowledge of serverless platforms such as Azure Functions or Azure Container Apps 

• Familiarity with Dapr, KEDA Scalers, and emerging workload runtime frameworks (e.g., Wasm, Nomad, OpenFaaS) 

• Prior contributions to open-source cloud-native or CNCF projects 

• Experience designing systems with multi-region, multi-tenancy, or zero-downtime execution requirements 

Leadership Expectations:

• Set the long-term vision for compute infrastructure at Relativity, aligning technical direction with business growth 

• Influence engineering and product teams through clear communication, architectural guidance, and technical credibility 

• Lead complex cross-functional efforts that span compute, data, security, and reliability 

• Create a culture of engineering excellence, experimentation, and continuous improvement 

• Mentor senior technical talent and foster a platform-minded, service-oriented engineering culture 

Competencies and Skills:

• Architectural Vision – Ability to define and communicate the long-term compute strategy that supports diverse workload needs 

• Technical Leadership – Deep technical authority that guides teams, resolves ambiguity, and de-risks large initiatives 

• Cross-Functional Influence – Works effectively with leaders across platform, product, and infrastructure groups 

• Cloud-Native Execution – Expert in modern compute orchestration, scaling, and event-driven workloads on Azure 

• Innovation and Pragmatism – Balances cutting-edge solutions with production-ready practices and customer needs 

Benefit Highlights:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

• Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers

• Flexible work arrangements

• Two, week-long company breaks per year

• Unlimited time off

• Long-term incentive program

• Training investment program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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:

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.