Senior AI Software Engineer

Litera

  • Denver, Colorado
  • 10 days ago
  • $150,000–$184,000 Per Year

Highlights

Ifyou’repassionate about building AI-forward solutionsthat scale globally and want your work toimpactmillions of legalprofessionals worldwide, this is your opportunity to be part of an extraordinary teamthat’selevatingthe craftof law. At Litera,we’reon a missionto RaiseTheBar️ for the legal profession by delivering transformational andglobally-trusted solutionsto law firms and corporate legal teams worldwide.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDenver, Colorado
Salary$150,000–$184,000 Per Year

Description

Job Description

Join the Legal Tech Revolution atLitera

Are you ready to shape the future of how law is practiced? At Litera,we’reon a missionto  RaiseTheBar️ for the legal profession by delivering transformational andglobally-trusted  solutionsto law firms and corporate legal teams worldwide.We’vebeen a leader inlegal  techinnovation for 30 years and are leading the legal AI revolution to this day with mostof  theworld’s largest law firms as our clients. Ifyou’repassionate about building AI-forward  solutionsthat scale globally and want your work toimpactmillions of legalprofessionals  worldwide, this is your opportunity to be part of an extraordinary teamthat’selevatingthe  craftof law.

Hybrid Role: This position in based in Denver, CO and candidates shouldresidewithin reasonable commuting distance, as this role requires on-site presence at least three days per week

The Opportunity

The Generative AI Innovation Team is transforming how Litera—and its clients—leverage data for competitive advantage. As a Senior AI Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping Litera’s GenAI strategy, architecture, and technical standards across both customer-facing products and internal platforms.

In this role, you will serve as a technical leader and subject-matter expert, partnering closely with engineering, product, security, and business teams. You will guide the design, development, and responsible adoption of Generative AI solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and long-term value. This is a high-impact opportunity to drive innovation atscalewithin a market-leading organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of enterprise-grade GenAI solutions, owning architecture decisions, technical patterns, and platform standards.

  • Act as technical authority on LLMs, agentic systems, and emerging AI technologies, guiding adoption decisions and technical direction across engineering.

  • Evaluate, prototype, and document emerging tools, platforms, and techniques — recommending strategic investments aligned withLitera'sroadmap.

  • Own technical estimates, solution feasibility assessments, anddeliveryaccountability for complex, cross-functional initiatives.

  • Establish and maintain GenAI governance standards, including safety, security, and responsibleuseguidelines applicable to production deployments.

  • Define and own LLM observability and evaluation standards — including tracing, quality metrics, and monitoring forproductionAI systems.

  • Champion software engineering best practices including secure coding, design patterns, and performance optimization.

  • Contribute high-quality, scalable, and secure code with a strong focus on maintainability and reliability.

Required Experience

  • 6+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years focused onproductionGenAI systems and applications.

  • Deep, hands-on experience with Large Language Models — including context engineering, prompt design, structured outputs, and LLM evaluation.

  • Experience with LLM observability and evaluation tooling (e.g.,LangSmith, RAGAS,Arize,PromptFlow) and the ability to define and track GenAI quality metrics in production.

  • Proficiencyin Python, with working experience inLangGraphand/orLangChain.

  • Familiarity with agent-based and multi-agent orchestration architectures.

  • Experience with enterprise SaaS RESTful APIs and cloud-based backend development.

  • Comfortable with relational data stores (PostgreSQL preferred; Azure SQL or SQL Server also acceptable).

  • Solid background in testing practices — including unit, integration, and evaluation-layer testing for AI systems (e.g.,pytest).

Preferred Skills:

  • Hands-on experience building and shipping agentic workflows usingLangGraph, Semantic Kernel, or comparable orchestration frameworks.

  • Experience with LLM fine-tuning or working knowledge ofPyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn at the application level.

  • Strong foundation in RAG architectures, embeddings, vector databases, and semantic similarity.

  • Experience evaluating or operationalizing AI-assisted development tooling (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) within engineering teams.

  • Strong familiarity with software architecture principles, security best practices (OWASP Top 10), and SOLID design.

Education &Working Style:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

  • Strongsystemsthinking, technical judgment, and problem-solving ability.

  • Comfortable operating autonomously while influencing across teams.

  • Proven ability to manage complexity, prioritize effectively, and deliver at scale.

Why Join Litera?

  • A People-First Culture: We focus on helping each other grow, doing the right thing, and building solutions that amplify impact across the legal industry.

  • Meaningful Work: Your contributions directly influence how legal professionals work, collaborate, and serve their clients.

  • Global & Diverse Team: Collaborate with talented professionals around the world in an environment that values empathy, inclusion, and innovation.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive healthcare, retirement plans, generous PTO, and work–life balance support your well-being and future.

  • Career Growth: Clear technical and leadership career paths, continuous learning, and opportunities to expand your influence as AI continues to evolve.

Pay Transparency Notice for Colorado Applicants:

The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $184,000.

This role is also eligible to participate in a company bonus plan. Actual compensation is determined by factors including education, work experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. Litera offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, and incentive and recognition programs. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.#LI-Hybrid

Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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