Staff Software Engineer, Frontend at Harvey

San Francisco, California, United States

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$220,000 – $280,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Legal Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Professional ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years (post-BS/MS) of frontend-focused software engineering experience on platform and/or product-oriented teams
  • Experience working across the stack to ship user-facing features with measurable impact
  • Strong knowledge of distributed systems, REST/gRPC APIs, databases, and scalable service architectures
  • Familiarity with or interest in enterprise SaaS patterns, such as role-based access control (RBAC), feature flag systems, and third-party integrations
  • Track record of shipping highly intuitive products, strong attention to detail
  • Strong programming skills and general Computer Science knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Design and build foundational infrastructure including authentication, permissions, feature flagging, notifications, and document management integrations
  • Build and evolve Harvey’s internal product platform, accelerating development across multiple product lines and engineering teams
  • Lead development of enterprise-facing features, such as secure multi-party collaboration, cross-organization workflows, and robust admin controls
  • Maintain high standards for security, privacy, and system reliability, particularly in handling sensitive legal data
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, AI, design, and GTM teams to deliver delightful, enterprise-ready experiences

Skills

JavaScript
React
TypeScript
Frontend Development
Feature Flags
Notifications
Permissions
Collaboration Tools

Harvey

Custom AI solutions for law firms

About Harvey

Harvey.ai builds custom Large Language Models (LLMs) specifically designed for top law firms to help them tackle complex legal challenges. These AI models are tailored to various legal practice areas and jurisdictions, allowing firms to enhance their efficiency and accuracy in legal work. Harvey.ai's technology includes an AI chatbot developed in collaboration with Allen & Overy, which demonstrates how their solutions can streamline operations and reduce manual workloads. The company operates on a business model that combines customization fees for developing these models with ongoing subscription fees for support and updates. Unlike many competitors, Harvey.ai focuses exclusively on the legal sector, ensuring that their products meet the unique needs of elite law firms. The goal of Harvey.ai is to transform the legal industry by providing advanced AI tools that improve decision-making and operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of data security.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$200.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, LegalIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on partnerships could lead to strategic vulnerabilities if they dissolve.
LexLegis.ai's global expansion poses a competitive threat in legal research.
Rapid AI innovation and crowded CLM market may challenge Harvey's growth.

Differentiation

Harvey offers custom LLMs tailored for elite law firms' complex legal challenges.
The company provides a unified interface for legal workflows, enhancing efficiency.
Harvey's BigLaw Bench evaluates AI accuracy in legal tasks, setting industry standards.

Upsides

Partnership with Icertis enhances contract analysis and risk assessment capabilities.
Expansion into Japan with Mori Hamada Matsumoto opens new revenue streams.
Revamped GenAI Assistant improves user experience and output quality for legal professionals.

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