Connect Staffing and Consulting
Founding Engineer Principal Architect Legal AI Seed Stage Stealth
Connect Staffing and Consulting, New York, New York, us, 10261
Founding Engineer / Principal Architect – Legal AI (Seed Stage, Stealth)
About the Role:
Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. Join a stealth-mode, venture-backed legal AI startup that’s transforming the future of legal operations for in-house teams. Our next-generation platform serves as a dynamic bridge between business and legal, automating triage, contract redlining, document drafting, and intelligent Q&A through customizable AI agents. With strong early traction and the backing of leading VCs, we’re on track for a major launch in Fall 2025. Location: New York City preferred (San Francisco or remote considered; non-NYC hires should expect regular in-person collaboration). Compensation: $250K+ base salary, compelling equity, and rapid leadership growth. What You’ll Do Architect & Implement Scalable Systems:
Lead the design, development, and deployment of core backend and full-stack architecture using
React, Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, and GCP . End-to-End Product Ownership:
Drive feature delivery across the stack—from requirements gathering with founders and legal SMEs, to testing, deployment, and monitoring in production. Technical Vision & Leadership:
Set the engineering vision, establish best practices (code reviews, CI/CD, security), and help define our culture of technical excellence. Mentorship & Team Building:
Recruit, onboard, and mentor engineers; foster a collaborative and high-performance environment. DevOps & Infrastructure:
Oversee cloud infrastructure, optimize for scalability, performance, and reliability, and champion DevOps best practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with product, legal, and business stakeholders to align engineering priorities with company objectives. Shape the Future:
Play a foundational role in evolving into a senior leadership position (CTO, Head of Engineering) as the company scales. What We’re Looking For 5–10 years of advanced software engineering experience , including leading complex projects or managing technical teams. Mastery of modern web technologies:
Deep hands-on expertise with
React, Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript , and experience architecting cloud-based applications (GCP preferred). Proven track record
in building, scaling, and maintaining production-grade platforms. DevOps & Security Acumen:
Experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud security best practices. Startup Mentality:
High adaptability, comfort with ambiguity, and a strong sense of ownership. Exceptional Communication:
Ability to translate intricate technical concepts for diverse audiences and facilitate productive cross-team collaboration. Bonus Points Experience in early-stage startups or hyper-growth environments Background in legaltech, fintech, or other regulated domains Familiarity with enterprise security and compliance (OAuth, SOC 2, GDPR) Infectious enthusiasm and a collaborative, positive attitude Why You’ll Love This Role: You’ll be instrumental in building the foundational engineering systems of a high-impact legal AI platform, surrounded by world-class technical founders. This is a rare opportunity to define architecture, shape culture, and grow into a senior leadership role—while tackling some of the most exciting challenges at the intersection of AI, SaaS, and legal technology. Compensation: $250,000 per year
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Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. Join a stealth-mode, venture-backed legal AI startup that’s transforming the future of legal operations for in-house teams. Our next-generation platform serves as a dynamic bridge between business and legal, automating triage, contract redlining, document drafting, and intelligent Q&A through customizable AI agents. With strong early traction and the backing of leading VCs, we’re on track for a major launch in Fall 2025. Location: New York City preferred (San Francisco or remote considered; non-NYC hires should expect regular in-person collaboration). Compensation: $250K+ base salary, compelling equity, and rapid leadership growth. What You’ll Do Architect & Implement Scalable Systems:
Lead the design, development, and deployment of core backend and full-stack architecture using
React, Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, and GCP . End-to-End Product Ownership:
Drive feature delivery across the stack—from requirements gathering with founders and legal SMEs, to testing, deployment, and monitoring in production. Technical Vision & Leadership:
Set the engineering vision, establish best practices (code reviews, CI/CD, security), and help define our culture of technical excellence. Mentorship & Team Building:
Recruit, onboard, and mentor engineers; foster a collaborative and high-performance environment. DevOps & Infrastructure:
Oversee cloud infrastructure, optimize for scalability, performance, and reliability, and champion DevOps best practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with product, legal, and business stakeholders to align engineering priorities with company objectives. Shape the Future:
Play a foundational role in evolving into a senior leadership position (CTO, Head of Engineering) as the company scales. What We’re Looking For 5–10 years of advanced software engineering experience , including leading complex projects or managing technical teams. Mastery of modern web technologies:
Deep hands-on expertise with
React, Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript , and experience architecting cloud-based applications (GCP preferred). Proven track record
in building, scaling, and maintaining production-grade platforms. DevOps & Security Acumen:
Experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud security best practices. Startup Mentality:
High adaptability, comfort with ambiguity, and a strong sense of ownership. Exceptional Communication:
Ability to translate intricate technical concepts for diverse audiences and facilitate productive cross-team collaboration. Bonus Points Experience in early-stage startups or hyper-growth environments Background in legaltech, fintech, or other regulated domains Familiarity with enterprise security and compliance (OAuth, SOC 2, GDPR) Infectious enthusiasm and a collaborative, positive attitude Why You’ll Love This Role: You’ll be instrumental in building the foundational engineering systems of a high-impact legal AI platform, surrounded by world-class technical founders. This is a rare opportunity to define architecture, shape culture, and grow into a senior leadership role—while tackling some of the most exciting challenges at the intersection of AI, SaaS, and legal technology. Compensation: $250,000 per year
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