Staff Software Engineer, Frontend - NYC

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Frontend to lead full‑stack projects that power Harvey’s AI‑driven legal tech platform. You’ll partner with AI, legal, and GTM teams to ship secure, scalable SaaS products across web, desktop, and mobile experiences.

Role Snapshot

• Lead end‑to‑end engineering projects
• Scale document ingestion and processing
• Design data collection across 50+ legal jurisdictions
• Build government‑level security features
• Deliver AI‑native capabilities (agentic orchestration, tool calls)
• Ship intuitive UI with React & TypeScript
• Collaborate with AI, Legal, and GTM teams

Must-Have Requirements

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

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Early‑stage startup experience
• 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
• Employment type: Full-Time

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 10× every six months
• Design massive data collection covering dozens of legal jurisdictions
• Implement government‑grade security for top‑tier clients
• Lead AI integration across web, desktop, mobile, Google Docs, MS Word, and API experiences
• Build AI‑platform features such as agentic orchestration layers, tool calls, and retrieval systems
• Architect intuitive UX and robust APIs for streaming results and long‑running processes
• Collaborate closely with AI, legal, and go‑to‑market teams to deliver customer value

Good Fit If You Have

• Thrives in fast‑paced, high‑ownership environments
• Strong attention to detail and UI/UX intuition
• Enjoys building secure, scalable SaaS products
• Comfortable working at the intersection of AI and legal tech