Hiring: Staff Software Engineer, Backend - NYC Company: Harvey Location: New York, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:50:30 Target Skills & Keywords : CSS, PostgreSQL, Python, React, SaaS, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript About the job Required Skills: •This role is based in New York City. We use an in-person work model and offer relocation assistance to new employees. •Scale document ingestion and processing that is growing at 10x every 6 months •Design massive data collection from over 50+ legal jurisdictions •Build government-level security for top governments and firms •Lead projects that delight customers in bringing AI to web, desktop, mobile, Google Docs, MS Word, and API experiences. •Build AI-platform and AI-native features like agentic orchestration layers, tool calls, and retrieval systems. •Ship across the full stack—leveraging React and TypeScript on the frontend alongside Python and Postgres on the backend—to architect intuitive UX and robust APIs for streaming results, long-running processes, and complex tool-calling workflows. Qualifications: •7+ YoE (post-BS/MS) in a product focused full-stack software engineering role. •Track record of building fast-growing SaaS products. •Track record of shipping highly intuitive products, strong attention to detail. •Strong programming skills and general Computer Science knowledge. •Grit - experience working at early-stage startups is a plus. Compensation: •$231,000 - $340,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!