Staff Software Engineer
Legora is hiring a Staff Software Engineer in New York, United States. It pays $273k-$369k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Legora.
Level's read on this job
- Level rates this software engineer role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The listed pay starts 63% above the typical software engineer posting on Level.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include software architecture, full stack development and distributed systems.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
- Level lists 304 other open roles at Legora.
AI in this role
Architect and ship scalable software features within an AI-native legal workspace platform.
About Us
Legora is redefining how legal work gets done. Not built for lawyers, built with them. We work alongside the world’s best legal teams, who expect excellence, precision, and speed, and we hold ourselves to the same bar.
Our AI-native workspace lets legal professionals move faster, think more clearly, and operate with sharper precision. By analysing thousands of documents in minutes and powering end-to-end workflows, we cut through complexity, teams can focus on what matters: judgment, strategy, and outcomes.
2,100+ customers across 80+ countries trust us, including Cleary Gottlieb, Goodwin, Linklaters, White & Case, Dentons, and Barclays. We’ve scaled to $200M+ in ARR, with teams across Europe, North America and APAC, and continue to expand through acquisitions including Qura, Walter AI, Graceview, Cadastral, and Wexler.
We partner with world-class performers: including Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees, Ludvig Åberg (and his caddie), and campaigns featuring Jude Law.
Joining Legora means three things.
We lean in: ownership over titles, outcomes over intentions.
We fight for excellence: high standards, direct, ego-free feedback.
We grow together: as a team and with our customers.
Mission before ego. Everyone contributes. No one coasts.
If you’re driven by impact, pace, and raising the bar. This is the place.
About the Role
Legora is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to play a lead role in shipping high-impact features and building scalable systems. In this senior position, you’ll own delivery of technical solutions from design through production, driving innovation while collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and other teams.
What You’ll Do
Architect, design, and ship new features with a focus on speed, quality, and reliability
Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business needs and product ideas into robust technical solutions
Lead engineers through the full software development lifecycle—from ideation and scoping to development, release, and ongoing optimization
Champion automation and process improvements that accelerate feature delivery and maintain technical excellence
Ensure code quality, documentation, and compliance standards are met as features move from prototype to release
Mentor engineers and foster a collaborative, high-trust environment that values rapid delivery
Who You Are
Extensive experience in software engineering, with a history of shipping impactful features in complex systems
Deep understanding of system design, software architecture, and modern development practices
Effective technical leader and mentor who prioritizes feature delivery without sacrificing quality
Exceptional collaborator and communicator, comfortable working across disciplines and with stakeholders at all levels
Advocate for continuous delivery, automation, and process efficiency
What’s In It For You
Global collaboration: Partner with teams and clients domestic and internationally.
Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success.
Meaningful work: Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily.
In-person environment: Union Square office designed for ambitious builders.
Benefits & Perks: We invest in our people with a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package:
Medical, Dental & VisionMultiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente
HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection)
Dental plans via MetLife
Vision plans via Vision Care
Family Support
Generous parental leave
Free access to Maven Clinic
Dependent Care FSA
Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents
Additional Perks
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life Insurance + STD/LTD
401(K) with generous company match
Unlimited PTO
Robust voluntary benefits, including identity protection (via Aura), legal coverage via MetLife, pet savings programs, and more
Legora is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Legora, we believe great teams are built on diversity of thought and experience. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone can do their best work. We welcome people of all backgrounds and don’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How we rate this
Staff Software Engineer at Legora rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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Pay
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- $273k
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