Senior Software Engineer
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in infrastructure and integrations are a big plus
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success.
- Meaningful work: Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily.
- In-person environment: New York City, Chicago, Denver, and Houston office designed for ambitious builders.
- 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 coverage through VSP 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 through MetLife, pet savings programs, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
