Senior Software Engineer (TypeScript, Node, AI)
About Settify
Settify, an AI-backed technology, helps legal clients in preparing and presenting their personal stories effectively. It streamlines the initial information-gathering process, helping clients articulate key details when seeking legal assistance, particularly in areas like family law and wills. Collecting new client information can involve significant time and cost spent on both sides. Using Settify saves time, increases the accuracy of their work and ultimately, helps their clients by reducing their costs and increases their chance of success in their matters.
What you'll do
You will be a key contributor to the development of an AI-driven legal product that provides users with intelligent tools for managing their legal information.
To make this happen you will:
- Design and implement the product architecture.
- Collaborate with team members to re-build the application using TypeScript.
- Work with LLMs and Agents to take the product to the next level.
- Work autonomously to take charge of your project.
- Work closely with the leadership team and our team of legal experts.
- Mentor and guide engineers within the team.
What you'll bring
- 7+ years of professional experience in full stack web development.
- Experience leading a team.
- You have a track record of accomplishments that you are proud of.
- Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, and modern web development frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of database systems and data modelling, as well as at least one backend language or platform.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Even better if you have;
- Experience working for a start-up or have run your own business.
- Experience with AI/LLMs, automation workflows, or agent systems.
- Exposure to Legal Tech, SaaS products, or early-stage tech teams.
- Interest in machine learning and building new AI models.
You are the type of person who embodies these traits
- Communication: You are concise in your verbal and written communication. You collaborate openly and positively.
- Motivation: You are driven to make a real difference through your work. You find genuine joy in seeing users benefit from what you create.
- Pragmatic: You understand the trade-offs between quality and velocity. You consistently strike the right balance.
- Curiosity: You constantly ask the who, what, where, when, and why, seeking deeper understanding and better solutions.
Settify is an inclusive, people-first company committed to breaking down institutional barriers that keep people from reaching their potential. If you meet some, but not all the requirements above, we encourage you to still submit your application.
Why join Settify?
- Your work matters. Helping lawyers help people sits at the heart of everything we do. We solve real world problems that improve and support local, everyday law firms. So they can do their best work for the people in the communities they serve.
- Make an impact. You won’t be another ‘cog in the wheel’ here. We give full trust and autonomy for you to be heard, to work on big & complex projects – and to make a real difference.
- Work with a group of authentic, passionate people who love what they do.
- Well-funded and global. We're part of ATI - one of the largest international LegalTech companies.
- Flexible and hybrid working. We'd like to find this person in Sydney, but we want you to work in a way that suits you and we're open to flexible arrangements that support you.
- Grow your career with us. Our founder Christian Beck has been building legal tech businesses for over 30 years. There are opportunities galore to expand your career based on where your interests lie. We're not afraid to pivot based on market conditions - you will always have the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and do your best work here.
- Have fun with us. Celebrations. Socials. Sports teams. Access to sailing and yacht events.
- We value your well-being - enjoy 2 additional paid wellbeing days every year, free gym membership, corporate dental plan and weekly massages in the office.
- Work in a beautiful office space – with a catered lunch and breakfast every week and a fully stocked kitchen
- Access to LEAP Home - a program unique to LEAP to support you in buying your primary residence.