Principal Engineer ($50k – $80k + Equity) at fast-growing Legal AI startup
About The Position
As a hands-on Principal Engineer, you will lead the development of a production-ready AI platform designed for venture capital legal workflows. You will own the full stack, orchestrating multiple LLM providers and building complex document processing pipelines to automate high-stakes legal tasks. This high-impact role requires technical leadership and a rapid shipping cadence. Location: Remote Everywhere Why this role is remarkable: Ship production software used by leading investment funds worldwide to process thousands of real legal documents Join a high-velocity engineering culture with zero bureaucracy, high trust, and direct influence over the core product architecture Solve complex technical challenges in AI orchestration, structured data extraction, and automated document redlining for a massive market
Requirements
- Has over 8 years of professional experience with a strong background in TypeScript, Node.js, and modern React environments
- Demonstrates a true full-stack mindset with the ability to handle everything from database schema design to complex UI composition
- Possesses practical experience with AI integrations and document processing, thriving in early-stage, fast-moving environments
Responsibilities
- Design and ship full-stack features using TypeScript, Node.js, and React while integrating cutting-edge LLMs like GPT-4 and Claude
- Build robust pipelines for parsing and generating legal documents (PDF/DOCX) with a focus on accuracy and enterprise-grade security
- Set architectural standards and lead technical decisions to ensure systems remain simple, scalable, and observable during rapid growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
