EngineeringFull-time
Remote (US-based)

Senior Software Engineer

Architect and build the core systems that power deterministic legal automation. Work directly with the founder to design scalable, maintainable systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement core FTL Platform subsystems
  • Architect scalable systems supporting multiple legal verticals
  • Collaborate with Legal Knowledge Engineer to translate rules into code
  • Build robust testing frameworks for deterministic output
  • Establish engineering best practices (CI/CD, monitoring, incident response)
  • Mentor future engineering hires
  • Own major features from design to deployment

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Deep expertise in backend language (TypeScript/Node.js, Python, Go, Rust preferred)
  • Experience building state machines, rule engines, or workflow systems
  • Strong understanding of database design and distributed systems
  • Proven track record shipping production systems at scale
  • Experience with modern dev practices (Git, CI/CD, testing)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Bonus: Legal tech or formal verification experience

Compensation

$140,000 - $180,000

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 based on experience
  • Significant equity stake (accelerated vesting for early hires)
  • Health insurance - 100% employee, 50% dependents
  • Flexible remote work
  • Unlimited PTO (minimum 4 weeks encouraged)
  • Professional development budget ($3,000/year)
  • Top-tier equipment allowance ($3,000)