TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Legal Tech): Design and develop scalable, reliable backend systems for an AI-powered legal services platform with an accent on distributed systems, API development, and cloud infrastructure. Focus on building robust backend frameworks, integrating large-scale machine learning models, and ensuring system performance and security.

Location: Hybrid, 3 days per week in Toronto office

Salary: CA$99,800–CA$215,000

Company

%hirify_global% is a fast-growing vertical SaaS startup using AI to empower personal injury lawyers and victims to secure faster settlements and better outcomes in legal cases.

What you will do

Design, develop, and optimize scalable backend systems powering an AI-driven legal platform
Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
Work on backend challenges including data processing, infrastructure, and ML model integration
Drive development of backend frameworks and libraries to enhance product offerings
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a world-class engineering culture
Own complex engineering projects from inception to deployment ensuring performance and security

Requirements

Location: Must work hybrid with 3 days per week in Toronto office
Extensive backend development experience with distributed systems
Proficiency in Python, Go, Java, or C++ with clean, production-ready code
Experience building scalable, reliable systems and APIs in high-performance environments
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform
Strong problem-solving and communication skills with leadership potential

Nice to have

Experience with AI/ML systems, especially generative AI or legal tech applications
Background in data science, machine learning, or large-scale data processing pipelines
Previous experience scaling backend systems in fast-growing startups

Culture & Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and families
Flexible paid time off, sick leave, and disability coverage
10 US holidays and Canadian statutory holidays by province
Home office stipend and paid parental leave
401(k) for US employees and RRSP for Canadian employees
Local in-person meet-ups and hubs in San Francisco and Toronto