Full Stack Engineer

Role Overview:As our Lead Founding Engineer & Architect, you’ll design and deliver core infrastructure and systems which power features end-to-end. You will help set the technical vision and build out our engineering function. You will be an instrumental part of our formative years, shaping the culture and vision alongside the co-founders. You will also manage and mentor other developers as we grow, influence product strategy, and evolve into a senior leadership role (CTO or Head of SWE).Key Responsibilities:Own system design and implementation across core application and integrationsLead backend & infra planning and development, leveraging our partnerships with GCP and othersLead full-stack feature delivery—from scoping requirements with founders and legal experts through testing, deployment, and monitoringRecruit, onboard, and guide junior and mid-level engineers; establish best practices (code reviews, CI/CD, security standards)Drive architectural decisions around scalability, performance, and reliabilityCollaborate cross-functionally on product roadmap, prioritizing high-impact engineering workShape us into a tech talent magnet by fostering an environment that is at the forefront of legaltech, with notoriously good vibesMust-Have Qualifications:5–10 years professional software engineering, including leading end-to-end projects and/or managing developersDeep expertise with React, Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScriptDeep expertise designing complex infrastructure and app systems, ideally utilizing GCPDevOps exposureProven track record of building and scaling production web applicationsStrong ownership mindset: thrives in ambiguity, rapid iteration, and high-stakes environmentsExcellent communication skills, able to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholdersNice-to-Have:Early-stage startup or hyper-growth experiencePrior work in legal tech or other regulated industriesFamiliarity with enterprise security and compliance (OAuth, SOC 2, GDPR)BanterHIRING PRIORITYVery fast feedback!Principal/ArchitectML EngineerAdditional notes regarding work locations:Strongly prefer NYC (4 days/week). SF second. Open to remote with travelRelocation assistance:YesRelocation details:Open to providing assistance up to 10k for the right candidate