Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Core
Design and build foundational backend infrastructure and enterprise-facing features for Harvey's AI-powered legal platform serving law firms.
Role type
Staff Backend Software Engineer (Platform & Product)
Builds
Authentication, permissions, feature flagging, notifications, document management integrations, and secure multi-party collaboration tools.
Domain
LegalTech / Enterprise SaaS / AI Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems, REST/gRPC APIs, databases, scalable service architectures, RBAC, third-party integrations, backend platform design
Preferred skills
Experience shipping user-facing features with measurable impact, strong programming skills, general Computer Science knowledge
Technologies
gRPC, REST, databases
Responsibilities
Design and build foundational backend infrastructure; Build and evolve the internal product platform; Lead development of enterprise-facing features; Maintain high standards for security, privacy, and system reliability; Collaborate cross-functionally with product, AI, design, and GTM teams.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic ownership