Several years of experience in building products with cutting-edge technologies.
Strong proficiency in backend development and familiarity with the full tech stack.
Ability to work autonomously and take pride in code quality.
Creative problem solver with a holistic view of software architecture.
Willingness to work onsite 5 days a week at the New York hub.
Experience in infrastructure and integrations is a plus.
Responsibilities
Take full ownership of critical features and services.
Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and resilient software systems.
Contribute to technical architecture discussions with data-driven decisions.
Collaborate with product managers and designers to refine technical solutions.
Work independently with minimal supervision throughout the software development lifecycle.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans.
Generous parental leave and family support programs.
Unlimited PTO for work-life balance.
401(K) with a generous company match.
In-person work environment fostering collaboration.
Full Job Description
The Role
We are building a new, high-impact engineering hub in the heart of New York City and are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our founding team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction, culture, and execution standards of a rapidly growing division.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be entrusted with significant technical ownership and autonomy. We are looking for engineers who thrive on end-to-end execution, from concept to deployment, in a fast-paced environment. This role demands a high level of technical mastery, the ability to operate independently, and a relentless focus on delivering high-quality, impactful results.
What You'll Do
Take full ownership of critical features and services, driving the entire software development lifecycle with minimal supervision.
Design, develop, test, and deploy highly performant, scalable, and resilient software systems.
Contribute significantly to technical architecture discussions, making sound, data-driven decisions that balance speed, reliability, and maintainability.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate ambiguous requirements into well-defined technical solutions.
This is an onsite-only position at our new New York engineering hub, fostering tight-knit collaboration and rapid execution.
Who You Bring
A passionate engineer with a several years of experience building great products using cutting-edge technologies
You feel comfortable working across the entire tech stack, with focus on backend development
You're autonomous and take pride in the code you write
You're a problem solver who's not afraid to come up with creative solutions and think holistically about software architecture
Someone who enjoys being in the office 5 days a week. A key component of Legora's success has been in-person collaboration and we want you to be part of that.
Experience in infrastructure and integrations are a big plus
What's In It For You
Global collaboration: Partner with teams and clients domestic and internationally.
Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success.
Meaningful work: Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily.
In-person environment: Union Square office designed for ambitious builders.
Benefits & Perks: We invest in our people with a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package: Medical, Dental & Vision
Multiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente
HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection)
Dental plans via MetLife
Vision plans via Vision Care
Family Support
Generous parental leave
Free access to Maven Clinic
Dependent Care FSA
Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents
Additional Perks
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life Insurance + STD/LTD
401(K) with generous company match
Unlimited PTO
Robust voluntary benefits, including identity protection (via Aura), legal coverage via MetLife, pet savings programs, and more
