Staff Software Engineer, Platform

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve core backend systems and platforms that enable LLM-powered products at scale.
• Drive the technical direction of complex, high-impact initiatives with significant ambiguity.
• Partner closely with Product, ML, and Infrastructure teams to translate abstract requirements into robust engineering solutions.
• Design and deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems that power production-grade AI applications.
• Raise the technical bar through mentorship, best practices, and architectural leadership.
• Influence long-term platform and infrastructure roadmaps with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and developer velocity.

Requirements

• Strong experience building and scaling backend systems, platforms, or infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives across teams or domains.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, system design, and technical tradeoff analysis.
• High standards for code quality, architecture, and long-term maintainability.
• Proficiency in Python, with experience in additional languages such as NodeJS, Go, Java, or C++.
• Clear, structured communication and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, high-growth, and ambiguous environments.
• A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience working with AI/ML systems or LLM-powered applications.
• Exposure to AI platforms, developer enablement tooling, or ML-heavy environments.
• Background in legal tech, mission-driven products, or social-impact engineering.
• Prior startup or scale-up experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• Additional insurance coverage options for life, accident, or critical illness.
• Flexible paid time off, sick leave, short-term and long-term disability.
• 10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province.
• A home office stipend.
• 401(k) for US-based employees and RRSP for Canada-based employees.
• Paid parental leave.
• A local in-person meet-up program.
• Hubs in San Francisco and Toronto.