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HarveyHarveySan Francisco, CA

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Leads backend engineering projects building scalable systems for AI-driven legal products, including peta-byte document retrieval, multi-region GPU management, and secure LLM evaluation. Requires 5+ years backend experience on product teams and strong CS fundamentals.

193k – 290k/yr
Hybrid5+ YOEBackend Engineering

About the role

What You'll Do

  • Retrieval over peta-byte scale documents
  • Organizational-level interfaces to collaborate with AI
  • Managing dedicated GPU capacity across 5+ regions
  • 1000-step planning agents that help take companies public
  • Government-level security for the world's most sensitive matters
  • Evaluating LLMs across a 10k+ leaf taxonomy of tasks
  • Internet-scale data collection from over 50+ jurisdictions

What You Have

  • 5+ years (post-BS/MS) of backend-focused software engineering experience on product-centric teams
  • Track record of building fast-growing SaaS products by leveraging PWA technologies
  • Track record of shipping highly intuitive products, strong attention to detail
  • Experience building backend platforms that can support multiple product lines
  • Strong programming skills and general Computer Science knowledge
  • Grit - experience working at early-stage startups is a plus

Compensation

$193,400 - $290,000 USD

Skills

Backend DevelopmentSaaSPwaGpu ManagementLlm EvaluationAi InterfacesScalable PlatformsComputer Science
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