Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack at Harvey

New York, New York, United States

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$220,000 – $280,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Legal Technology, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess at least 6 years of post-BS/MS experience in a product-focused full-stack software engineering role, with a proven track record of building fast-growing SaaS products using PWA technologies. A history of shipping highly intuitive products with strong attention to detail, and experience building robust backend platforms supporting multiple product lines are essential. Strong programming skills, general computer science knowledge, and grit, particularly from early-stage startup experience, are highly valued.

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Engineer will lead engineering projects across product lines, collaborating with AI, Legal, and Go-To-Market teams to build secure, value-delivering systems. Responsibilities include managing retrieval over petabyte-scale documents, developing organizational interfaces for AI collaboration, managing dedicated GPU capacity across multiple regions, and building 1000-step planning agents. The role also involves ensuring government-level security for sensitive matters and evaluating LLMs across a vast taxonomy of tasks, alongside internet-scale data collection from numerous jurisdictions.

Skills

Software Engineering
AI
GenAI
System Design
GPU Management
Peta-byte scale data
Organizational Interfaces

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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