
About Harvey
Empowering legal teams with generative AI solutions
Key Highlights
- Unicorn status achieved in 2024 with $1.0 billion in funding
- Headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, CA
- Specializes in generative AI for legal documentation and research
- Supports legal teams by automating workflows and answering complex queries
Harvey is a leading provider of generative AI solutions tailored for legal teams, headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, CA. The platform assists legal practitioners by automating documentation, aiding research, and optimizing workflows through natural language processing. With $1.0 billion in fundin...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with a 4% match, and flexible PTO policies that support work-life balan...
🌟 Culture
Harvey fosters a culture that emphasizes innovation in legal technology, encouraging teams to leverage AI to enhance productivity. The company values ...
Overview
Harvey is hiring a Staff Software Engineer, Backend to lead engineering projects across various product lines. You'll work closely with AI, Legal, and GTM teams to build secure systems that deliver value to customers. This position requires significant experience in backend engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in backend engineering, ideally with a focus on building secure systems that deliver real value to customers. You thrive in environments that require collaboration across multiple teams, including AI and Legal, and you are comfortable taking ownership of engineering projects from inception to completion. Your ability to navigate ambiguity and push for excellence sets you apart as a leader in your field.
You are motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of work and are deeply committed to the mission of transforming how legal and professional services operate. You understand the importance of customer feedback and work closely with both leadership and engineering teams to solve real problems with urgency and care. Your strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams make you an ideal fit for this role.
What you'll do
As a Staff Software Engineer at Harvey, you will own and lead engineering projects across various product lines. You will collaborate closely with our AI, Legal, and GTM teams to build secure systems that meet the needs of our customers. Your role will involve designing and implementing backend services, ensuring they are scalable and efficient. You will also be responsible for mentoring junior engineers and leading code reviews to maintain high standards of quality across the team.
You will engage in technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions that impact the overall direction of our products. Your expertise will help guide the team in adopting best practices and innovative solutions that enhance our platform's capabilities. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our technology stack and ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the industry.
What we offer
At Harvey, you will be part of a motivated and sharp team that is committed to excellence. We offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity for personal and professional growth. You will work in an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration, allowing you to make a significant impact on the future of professional services. We believe in providing our employees with the resources and support they need to succeed, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect.
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