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High-ownership opportunity to shape the product and engineering culture at an early-stage startup.
Description
Job Summary
pWe're looking for a Founding Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at an early-stage startup building an AI-native platform for modern law firms. This is a high-ownership role where you will work across backend systems, AI infrastructure, and product architecture to build the core platform from scratch.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement AI-powered legal workflows
- Create reliable backend services and APIs
- Solve hard engineering problems and ship fast
- Collaborate directly with founders to design features
- Build retrieval and knowledge systems for legal intelligence
Required Skills
- Python (FastAPI or Django)
- MongoDB database experience
- Agentic system development
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology
- System design and problem-solving skills
Required Skills Explained
- Python: Essential for backend development, particularly with frameworks like FastAPI or Django.
- Node.js: Valuable for JavaScript-based projects and real-time applications.
- Databases: Knowledge of MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other relational databases is crucial for data management.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Understanding modern AI application architecture, including Agentic systems, AI SDKs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Prompt engineering.
- Generative AI (GenAI), Large Language Models (LLM), RAG, Langchain, LangGraph: These technologies are central to the platform's core functionalities and will be key in developing innovative solutions.
Who is this for
pThis role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, working in a small team, and have experience building AI applications. You should be comfortable with rapid prototyping and learning new technologies.
Why This Job is a Good Opportunity
ulliTo shape both the product and engineering culture from the ground up at an early-stage startup.liThe chance to work with founders who bring deep legal and technical expertise, driving meaningful change in the industry.liOpportunity to build AI systems that are directly used by legal professionals daily, making a tangible impact.liA unique role where you can own multiple aspects of product development and collaborate closely with key decision-makers.liFlexibility to learn new technologies as the product evolves, enhancing your skill set in a rapidly changing field.
Interview Preparation Tips
- Review backend frameworks like FastAPI or Django and their use cases in building scalable applications.
- Prepare examples of database management and optimization, especially with MongoDB or PostgreSQL.
- Familiarize yourself with AI concepts such as Agentic systems, RAG, and Prompt engineering through relevant literature and case studies.
- Showcase your problem-solving skills by solving real-world coding challenges related to backend development and AI integration.
- Discuss experiences from working in compliance, fintech, regtech, or legaltech, if applicable, as these are valuable in a legal tech context.
Career Growth in This Role
pIn this role, you can expect to grow both technically and professionally. As the core platform is built from scratch, there will be numerous opportunities to lead technical initiatives and shape the future of legal technology. The fast-paced environment encourages continuous learning and adaptation, ensuring your skill set remains cutting-edge.pWith experience in AI-native platforms, backend development, and product architecture, you'll develop a strong portfolio that can open doors to senior engineering roles or even startup founding positions. Networking with the founders and their team will also provide valuable connections for future career opportunities.
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What kind of projects will I be working on?You'll work on developing AI-powered legal workflows, backend services, and retrieval systems.
Is there a specific technology stack I need to know?We primarily use Python (FastAPI or Django) and MongoDB for our projects.
What's the company culture like?Our culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on delivering high-quality solutions quickly.
