Senior Software Engineer, Backend - NYC

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Senior Software Engineer focused on building and scaling secure, AI‑enabled backend services for a legal‑tech platform. Own end‑to‑end product initiatives, collaborate across AI, legal, and GTM teams, and ship full‑stack features for web, desktop, and mobile experiences.

Role Snapshot

• Senior backend engineer
• Full‑stack product ownership
• AI‑native feature development
• Scalable SaaS systems
• Hybrid New York location

Must-Have Requirements

• React
• TypeScript
• TailwindCSS
• Python
• PostgreSQL
• Full‑stack product development
• SaaS product scaling
• Backend systems
• Frontend development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Early‑stage startup experience

Work Setup

• Location: New York, United States
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Relocation
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test

What You'll Likely Work On

• Scale document ingestion pipelines that grow tenfold every six months
• Design massive data collection across 50+ legal jurisdictions
• Implement government‑level security for top‑tier clients
• Lead AI integration for web, desktop, mobile, Google Docs, MS Word, and API experiences
• Build AI‑platform features such as agentic orchestration, tool calls, and retrieval systems
• Ship end‑to‑end features using React/TypeScript on the frontend and Python/PostgreSQL on the backend

Good Fit If You Have

• Enjoy fast‑paced environments and taking ownership
• Strong attention to detail and product intuition
• Experience building high‑growth SaaS products