Description
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer – AI to join the CoCounsel International team and work closely with our Labs team to build new AI agents and adapt them for our international products and features.
In this role, you'll build the backend services that bring these agentic capabilities to life, and help take early Labs concepts into scalable, production-ready features used by legal professionals worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Build AI-Powered Backend Systems: Design and build backend services using Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL to support real-time AI interactions and large-scale data flows.
- Shape Platform Architecture: Define service boundaries, system interfaces, and scalable design patterns that form the architectural foundation of our AI platform.
- Productionize AI Capabilities: Integrate backend systems with modern LLM providers and implement reliable orchestration, routing, error handling, and telemetry.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with our Labs team, product managers, and designers to take early AI agent concepts and turn them into scalable, production-ready features.
- Mentor Engineers: Support the growth of other engineers through pairing, code reviews, and ongoing technical guidance.
Required Qualifications
- Technical Experience: 4+ years of professional software engineering experience building and shipping production backend systems, APIs, and microservices.
- Backend & Cloud Skills: Strong proficiency in Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS cloud services.
- Agentic AI Experience: Proven experience designing, building, and deploying production-grade agentic AI workflows.
- Technical Judgment: Excellent debugging skills and a proven ability to deliver production-ready, highly reliable systems.
- Collaboration & Communication: Comfortable operating in fast-paced, iterative environments, with strong cross-functional communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- BA or BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- Experience with performance optimization for backend systems
- Hands-on experience building AI-powered product features
- Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure
- Strong opinions on testing, automation, and operational robustness
- Prior experience working on products for legal, compliance, or other regulated professional domains
What's in it For You?
- Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Supportive workplace policies
- Career Development and Growth: Culture of continuous learning and skill development
- Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans
- Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging
- Social Impact: Opportunities to make an impact in the community