Associate Software Engineer

Job Description

Ready to Help Shape the Future of Legal Tech?! At Litera, we don’t just build software, we transform how the world’s top law firms operate. Every day, we Raise The Bar  for what’s possible through AI, innovation, and solutions that power millions of legal professionals worldwide. If you’re energized by scale, real impact, and meaningful challenges, you’ll feel right at home here.

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

As an Associate Software Engineer at Litera, you'll help build and enhance the cloud-based products trusted by hundreds of thousands of legal professionals around the world. Your contributions will directly impact how customers work by delivering reliable, secure, and scalable software experiences. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll accelerate product innovation, leverage AI-powered development tools, and grow your technical expertise while helping Litera advance its AI-first strategy.

This role is critical to delivering high-quality software that drives customer value and supports Litera's continued growth.

• Develop and deliver high-quality software features that improve customer experiences across Literal's SaaS product portfolio.
• Contribute to the stability, performance, and reliability of applications by identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, and Quality Engineering teams to turn customer and business needs into impactful product capabilities.
• Improve code quality and maintainability through testing, peer reviews, and adherence to engineering best practices.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools to increase delivery velocity, enhance code quality, and streamline engineering workflows.
• Support the evolution of scalable cloud-based applications and services that serve a global customer base.
• Continuously expand technical expertise across modern development frameworks, cloud platforms, and emerging AI technologies.
• Contribute as an engaged member of an Agile engineering team, helping drive continuous improvement and successful product delivery.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you need accommodations at any point in the process or in the role, we’re here to support you.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years of software engineering experience, including internships, academic projects, or professional experience.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as C#, JavaScript/Type Script, Python, or Java.
• Foundational understanding of software development principles, object‑oriented design, and version control systems such as Git.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and critical‑thinking skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, a growth mindset, and enthusiasm for learning new technologies in an AI‑first engineering environment.

• Exposure to full‑stack web development using .NET/C#, REST APIs, or similar modern application frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience using AI‑powered development tools such as Cursor, Git Hub Copilot, or similar coding assistants.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices, legal technology, data analytics, AI/ML applications, or experience in fast‑paced environments through projects, open‑source work, or hackathons.

A team that 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 meaningful stretch opportunities, visibility and career development.

AI‑driven innovation. Work at the intersection of legal technology, customer outcomes, and cutting‑edge AI.

The base salary range for this role is $105,000 to $125,000 USD. Final compensation will be determined based on…