TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (AI): Designing, developing, and optimizing scalable backend systems and infrastructure for deploying advanced LLM-based algorithms in legal technology. Focus on building reliable distributed systems, API development, and integrating AI to improve fairness and accessibility in the justice system.

Location: Hybrid in Toronto, Canada

Salary: CA$150,000–CA$215,000

Company

%hirify_global% is a fast-growing vertical SaaS startup focused on closing the justice gap using technology and AI, empowering personal injury lawyers and victims.

What you will do

Spearhead design, development, and optimization of scalable backend systems for LLM deployment.
Own full project lifecycle from inception to deployment and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including data scientists and researchers.
Partner with engineering stakeholders to understand and address requirements at scale.
Implement maintainable, reusable code using Python, Postgres, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, and related technologies.

Requirements

Extensive experience building reliable, observable, and high-performance distributed systems.
Proven proficiency in production-ready software development, infrastructure management, and RESTful APIs.
Strong structured thinking and track record delivering complex engineering projects.
Startup experience and ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
Expert knowledge of Python or other languages such as Go, Java, or C++.
Location: Hybrid role based in Toronto, Canada
English: Required

Nice to have

Exposure to AI, legal technology, or social impact projects.

Culture & Benefits

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