Software Engineer, Product

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GC AI is the trusted AI platform for in‑house legal teams. We help lawyers draft, review, and analyze with precision and confidence. More than 1,000 companies use GC AI to move faster and work smarter across their legal teams, including 50+ public companies, 25+ unicorns, and brands such as News Corp, Nextdoor, Skims, Liquid Death, Vercel, Zscaler, and TIME Inc. We’ve 10× revenue growth in the past year, raised a $60 million Series B at a $555 million valuation, and are backed by Scale Venture Partners, Northzone, Sound Ventures, and Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel.

Come build the future of legal AI with us!

We're looking for a Software Engineer who's passionate about building products that transform how knowledge work gets done. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll have end‑to‑end ownership of features that directly impact thousands of lawyers' daily work. You’ll work directly with the founding team on building the future of legal work.

Legal teams today are drowning in work. Our platform changes that, but only if we build it right. You'll be crafting the systems that make sophisticated legal work feel simple and intuitive. Your code won’t just ship features; it will fundamentally change how legal teams operate, making their work faster, smarter, and more impactful.

• Design and implement full‑stack features that blend elegant UX with robust backend systems.
• Architect scalable solutions across our entire tech stack (React, Type Script, Node.js).
• Shape our technical direction, making crucial decisions about architecture and infrastructure.
• Build and optimize cloud‑native systems using GCP.
• Mentor and uplift other engineers through thoughtful code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Drive innovation in both our codebase and the legal tech industry as a whole.

• Own mission‑critical surfaces end‑to‑end from API to UI that lawyers use daily to review, draft, and advise.
• Turn customer feedback into shippable specs and ship quickly, improving quality while shrinking lead time for change.
• Raise the reliability bar (observability, testing, fallbacks) so complex AI features behave predictably in high‑stakes moments.
• Help build the leading legal AI platform for in‑house teams.

• 3+ years of experience building production‑grade web applications.
• Strong expertise in modern JavaScript/Type Script and React.
• Deep understanding of React and frontend architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP.
• Track record of designing scalable backend systems.
• History of making architectural decisions that stood the test of time.

• Experience with modern ORMs (Drizzle/Prisma) and API design.
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices.
• Background in building secure, compliant systems.
• Familiarity with AI/LLM integrations.
• Experience mentoring other engineers.
• Understanding of legal tech or B2B SaaS.

• Problem Solver:
  You come alive tackling complex challenges without obvious solutions.
• Ownership‑Driven:
  You take initiative without needing direction and focus on outcomes.
• Continuous Learner:
  Your curiosity drives you to constantly level up your engineering skills.
• Startup DNA:
  You thrive in fast‑paced environments where responsibilities evolve.

• Shape the future of a rapidly growing startup.
• Direct collaboration with founding team.
• Real influence on company strategy and direction.
• A voice that matters – your ideas will be heard and implemented.

• Competitive salary, equity and healthcare.
• Hybrid company – many roles are remote‑friendly, with occasional in‑person meetings in Bay Area office.
• High‑energy, joyful team environment.

• Mentorship and learning opportunities.
• Clear path for growth in an expanding company.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and practices.
• Freedom to innovate and own crucial systems.

GC AI’s compensation package includes a competitive base salary benchmarked against real‑time market data, as well as equity for all full‑time roles. We also offer exceptional benefits, as well as commission plans…