Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Harvey is a rapidly scaling AI platform for legal and professional services that augments productivity and automates workflows. As a Staff Backend Software Engineer, you'll shape the foundation of their product platform while directly building user-facing features for leading law firms. You will design and own systems that impact user engagement, collaborate cross-functionally, and maintain high standards for security and reliability.

Requirements

• 5+ years (post-BS/MS) of backend-focused software engineering experience on platform and/or product-oriented teams
• Experience working across the stack to ship user-facing features with measurable impact
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, REST/gRPC APIs, databases, and scalable service architectures
• Familiarity with or interest in enterprise SaaS patterns, such as role-based access control (RBAC), feature flag systems, and third-party integrations
• Track record of shipping highly intuitive products, strong attention to detail
• Experience building backend platforms that can support multiple product lines
• Strong programming skills and general Computer Science knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Structured hybrid working arrangement: 3 days in our Toronto office, 2 days working from home
• Be part of building something special as a founding member of our Toronto team