Senior Software Engineer

Everlaw, a leading legal technology company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in building sophisticated eDiscovery software. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex technical challenges involving search, databases, data visualization, distributed systems, and machine learning.

The position combines technical depth with significant autonomy, allowing engineers to work across the full stack while also accommodating specialized expertise. The engineering culture emphasizes quality over deadlines, with a focus on clean code and maintainable solutions. Engineers own major features and contribute to a sophisticated platform that handles millions of documents for law firms, government agencies, and corporations.

The tech stack includes Java with Spring framework, React/TypeScript for frontend, MySQL/Postgres for data storage, all deployed on AWS. Engineers work on critical features like document upload, search, review systems, and AI-powered document classification. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires both technical expertise and mentorship abilities.

Compensation is competitive ($160,000-$250,000) with comprehensive benefits including equity, 401(k) matching, health insurance, and professional development opportunities. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement at their Oakland headquarters, with a culture that values work-life balance and professional growth.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of distributed systems experience, strong computer science fundamentals, and leadership capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make significant technical contributions while working on meaningful problems in the legal technology space.