Software Engineer - AI Legal Risk Systems

As a Software Engineer on the Matter Issues team, you’ll work across the full stack and the full product lifecycle — designing, building, and refining the systems that will power risk-aware AI inside law firms around the world.

Responsibilities

Build core features and APIs for our AI risk management platform; Model, structure, and deliver risk insights that feed into AI systems via MCP; Integrate with LEAP’s AI ecosystem, including the Free Thinking Paralegal and Matter AI; Build scalable, resilient backend services and polished frontend experiences; Contribute to architectural decisions and technical direction; Ensure high reliability, observability, and performance; Prototype and refine AI-driven features that leverage LLMs effectively; Own features end-to-end from idea to release; Collaborate closely with the Matter Issues team in a low-bureaucracy environment; Contribute to a product with real user impact from day one.

Requirements

3–6 years of professional experience as a full-stack engineer; Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js; Strong understanding of APIs, backend development, and databases; Clear and thoughtful communication skills.

Nice to have

Experience with AI/LLMs, automation workflows, or agent systems; Exposure to Legal Tech, SaaS products, or early-stage tech teams; Interest in LLM prompt engineering or applied AI reliability.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working; Additional paid wellbeing day every year; Free gym membership; Corporate dental plan; Weekly massages in the office; New office space with catered lunch and breakfast every week; Fully stocked kitchen; On-site barista; LEAP Home program; Career growth opportunities; Social events; Sports teams; Access to sailing and yacht events.