Staff Software Engineer, Backend - NYC

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

We are looking for a staff‑level software engineer to own and lead end‑to‑end backend projects for our AI‑powered legal tech platform. The role combines full‑stack development, scalable data pipelines, and government‑grade security while collaborating closely with AI, legal, and go‑to‑market teams.

Role Snapshot

• Staff‑level backend engineer
• Hybrid work model in New York City
• Full‑time employment
• Lead cross‑product engineering initiatives
• Build AI‑enabled features
• Scale document ingestion pipelines

Must-Have Requirements

• Python
• PostgreSQL
• React
• TypeScript
• TailwindCSS
• full‑stack product engineering
• SaaS product scaling
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Early‑stage startup experience
• Grit
• early‑stage startup experience
• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Work Setup

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

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance details
• Travel requirement

What You'll Likely Work On

• Scale document ingestion and processing that grows 10× every six months
• Design massive data collection across 50+ legal jurisdictions
• Implement government‑grade security for high‑profile clients
• Lead AI integration projects for web, desktop, mobile, Google Docs, MS Word, and API experiences
• Build AI‑native features such as agentic orchestration layers, tool calls, and retrieval systems
• Ship full‑stack features using React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Python, and PostgreSQL

Good Fit If You Have

• Experience building fast‑growing SaaS products
• Early‑stage startup background is a plus
• Demonstrated grit and ownership mindset