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EngineeringFull-time
Backend Engineer
RemoteFull-time5–7 days response
Architect the APIs and data layer that power six AI tools at scale. Python, FastAPI, and vector databases are your daily stack — you'll build the infrastructure that legal teams trust in court.
What You'll Do
- Design and build high-throughput REST and GraphQL APIs
- Own the data layer including vector stores and relational databases
- Build robust document ingestion and processing pipelines
- Ensure system reliability, security, and compliance standards are met
What You'll Bring
- 4+ years of backend engineering experience
- Expert-level Python and experience with FastAPI or similar frameworks
- Experience with vector databases and large-scale data processing
- Strong understanding of API security, auth, and data privacy
Why Legal Sparrow
- Work alongside engineers and lawyers setting the bar for AI in legal tech.
- Ship product that real courtrooms depend on — full ownership from day one.
- Remote-first, async-friendly culture with no permission culture.
- Competitive salary + equity, $2K L&D budget, and top-tier equipment.
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