Senior Software Engineer

The Role

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.

• 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.
• This is an onsite-only position at our new New York engineering hub, fostering tight-knit collaboration and rapid execution.

• A passionate engineer with several years of experience building great products using cutting‑edge technologies.
• You feel comfortable working across the entire tech stack, with a 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 five days a week.
• Experience in infrastructure and integrations is a big plus.

• Global collaboration:
  Partner with teams and clients domestic and internationally.
• Competitive package:
  Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success.
• Meaningful work:
  Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily.
• In‑person environment:
  Union Square office designed for ambitious builders.
• Benefits & Perks:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision:
    Multiple plan options and healthcare FSA/HSA.
  • Family Support:
    Generous parental leave, free access to Maven Clinic, dependent care FSA, free One Medical membership.
  • Additional Perks:
    Pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance + STD/LTD, 401(k) with generous match, unlimited PTO, identity protection, legal coverage, pet savings programs.

At Legora, we believe great teams are built on diversity of thought and experience. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone can do their best work. We welcome people of all backgrounds and don’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.