Joblaze summary

In this role, the Senior Software Engineer at Legora will take full ownership of critical software features, driving the development lifecycle from concept to deployment. The position requires expertise in backend development and a strong grasp of the entire tech stack, with an emphasis on creating scalable and resilient systems. Ideal candidates are experienced engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy problem-solving with a focus on high-quality outcomes. This role is part of a new engineering hub in New York City, emphasizing in-person collaboration and a culture of excellence.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Legora's careers page November 2, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 2 other locations at Legora: London, Malmö.
AI/ML appears in 3.4% of 523 comparable senior backend roles in United States; Backend appears in 1% of 523 comparable senior backend roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Software Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in New York City.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer role.
Where is the role based?: Legora is hiring for this position in New York City.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Backend.
What seniority level is this role?: Legora targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer role at Legora.

From the original posting

Joining Legora means three things.

We lean in: ownership over titles, outcomes over intentions.

The Role

We are building a new, high-impact engineering hub in the heart of New York City and are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our founding team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction, culture, and execution standards of a rapidly growing division.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be entrusted with significant technical ownership and autonomy. We are looking for engineers who thrive on end-to-end execution, from concept to deployment, in a fast-paced environment. This role demands a high level of technical mastery, the ability to operate independently, and a relentless focus on delivering high-quality, impactful results.

What You'll Do

Take full ownership of critical features and services, driving the entire software development lifecycle with minimal supervision.
Design, develop, test, and deploy highly performant, scalable, and resilient software systems.
Contribute significantly to technical architecture discussions, making sound, data-driven decisions that balance speed, reliability, and maintainability.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate ambiguous requirements into well-defined technical solutions.
This is an onsite-only position at our new New York engineering hub, fostering tight-knit collaboration and rapid execution.

What You Bring

A passionate engineer with several years of experience building great products using cutting-edge technologies
You feel comfortable working across the entire tech stack, with focus on backend development
You’re autonomous and take pride in the code you write
You’re a problem solver who’s not afraid to come up with creative solutions and think holistically about software architecture
Someone who enjoys being in the office 5 days a week. A key component of Legora’s success has been in-person collaboration and we want you to be part of that.
Experience in infrastructure and integrations is a big plus

What’s In It For You

Global collaboration: Partner with teams and clients domestically and internationally.
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 & Vision
- Multiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente
- Dental plans via MetLife
- Vision plans via Vision Care
Family Support
- Generous parental leave
- Free access to Maven Clinic
- Dependent Care FSA
Additional Perks
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Life Insurance + STD/LTD
- 401(K) with generous company match
- Unlimited PTO

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Senior Software Engineer

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