Litera

Software Engineer

Litera$100K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in production software delivery.
  • Experience building full-stack applications, APIs, and web solutions using modern frameworks.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, and collaborative practices (Git, code reviews).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a history of high-quality solution delivery.
  • Ownership mindset with experience using AI-powered development tools.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality software features and enhancements for Litera's SaaS products.
  • Build scalable, reliable, and secure applications, APIs, and integrations for a global customer base.
  • Translate business needs into well-designed technical solutions to drive product innovation.
  • Improve engineering excellence through clean code, peer collaboration, and quality enhancements.
  • Accelerate product delivery utilizing AI-powered development tools and modern engineering practices.
  • Strengthen platform stability through troubleshooting and operational support.
  • Contribute to the evolution of Litera's cloud and DevOps capabilities for efficient development.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Opportunity to work on complex global challenges.
  • Real growth opportunities with visibility and career development.
  • Focus on AI-driven innovation in legal technology.
Full Job Description

Job Description

WhereYouWork

This is a hybrid role based inDenver, COwith the expectations to be in office at least 3 days a week for collaboration and connection.

Why this Role Matters

As a Software Engineer at Litera, you will help deliver the products and platform capabilities that power the daily work of hundreds of thousands of legal professionals worldwide. Your work will directly contribute to building scalable, reliable, and innovative cloud solutions that drive customer value and business growth. By combining strong engineering fundamentals with an AI-first approach to development, you will accelerate product delivery, improve software quality, and help shape the future of legal technology. This role plays a key part in turning customer and business needs into impactful solutions that strengthenLitera'smarket leadership.

WhatYouDeliver

  • Deliver high-quality software features and enhancements that improve customer outcomes acrossLitera'sSaaS products.

  • Build scalable, reliable, and secure applications, APIs, and integrations that support a growing global customer base.

  • Translate business needs into well-designed technical solutions that drive product innovation and measurable value.

  • Improve engineering excellence through clean, maintainable code, peer collaboration, and continuous quality improvements.

  • Accelerate product delivery byleveragingAI-powered development tools and modern engineering practices.

  • Strengthen platform stability and performance through effective troubleshooting, operational ownership, and production support.

  • Contribute to the evolution ofLitera'scloud and DevOps capabilities, enabling efficient development, deployment, and scaling.

  • Advance the adoption of AI and emerging technologies to enhance both product experiences and engineering effectiveness.

Werecommitted to creating an inclusive environment. If you needaccommodationsat any point in the process or in the role,werehere to support you.

WhatYouBring

Must-Haves:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience developing and delivering production software.

  • Experience building full-stack applications, APIs, and web-based solutions using modern development frameworks and technologies.

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, and collaborative development practices including Git and code reviews.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills witha track recordof delivering high-quality solutions.

  • An ownership mindset with experienceleveragingAI-powered development tools and an AI-first approach to software engineering.

Nice to Haves:

  • Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, infrastructure automation, or deployment processes.

  • Experience integrating AI or GenAI capabilities into software products, workflows, or customer-facing solutions.

  • Familiarity with modern architecture patterns, including REST APIs, microservices, and scalable cloud-native applications.

  • Experience supporting high-availability SaaS platforms, application security initiatives, observability tools, or working in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

We know great candidatesdontalways check every box. Ifyoureexcited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

WhatYouExperience

  • Ateamthat shows up.Work alongside people who collaborate, support one another, and lead with integrity.

  • Global Reach.Partner with teams around the world to solve complex challenges that matter.

  • Real opportunity for growth.Expand your impact through meaningfulstretch opportunities,visibilityand career development.

  • AI-driven innovation.Work at the intersection of legal technology, customer outcomes, andcutting-edgeAI.

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About Litera

Litera is a software company that provides document lifecycle management solutions to law firms and corporations. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Litera's products include document drafting, proofreading, comparison, and metadata management tools. The company has over 1000 employees and serves more than 90% of the world's top 100 law firms. Litera has received numerous awards and recognitions for its products and services.
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