Why This Role Matters
What You'll Do
- Design and implement full-stack features that blend elegant UX with robust backend systems.
- Architect scalable solutions across our entire tech stack (React, TypeScript, Node.js).
- Shape our technical direction, making crucial decisions about architecture and infrastructure.
- Build and optimize cloud-native systems using GCP.
- Mentor and uplift other engineers through thoughtful code reviews and knowledge sharing.
- Drive innovation in both our codebase and the legal tech industry as a whole.
- Own mission-critical surfaces end-to-end from API to UI that lawyers use daily to review, draft, and advise.
- Turn customer feedback into shippable specs and ship quickly, improving quality while shrinking lead time for change.
- Raise the reliability bar (observability, testing, fallbacks) so complex AI features behave predictably in high-stakes moments.
- Help build the leading legal AI platform for in-house teams.
Required Experience
- 3+ years of experience building production-grade web applications.
- Strong expertise in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, and React.
- Deep understanding of React and frontend architecture.
- Experience with cloud platforms (GCP).
- Track record of designing scalable backend systems.
- History of making architectural decisions that stood the test of time.
- Experience with modern ORMs (Drizzle/Prisma) and API design.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices.
- Background in building secure, compliant systems.
- Familiarity with AI/LLM integrations.
- Experience mentoring other engineers.
- Understanding of legal tech or B2B SaaS.
- Problem Solver: You come alive tackling complex challenges without obvious solutions.
- Ownership-Driven: You take initiative without needing direction and focus on outcomes.
- Continuous Learner: Your curiosity drives you to constantly level up your engineering skills.
- Startup DNA: You thrive in fast-paced environments where responsibilities evolve.
- Shape the future of a rapidly growing startup
- Direct collaboration with founding team
- Real influence on company strategy and direction
- A voice that matters - your ideas will be heard and implemented
- Competitive salary, equity and healthcare
- We’re a hybrid company — many roles are remote-friendly, while some teams require meeting in person a couple of days a week in the Bay Area office.
- High-energy, joyful team environment
- Mentorship and learning opportunities
- Clear path for growth in an expanding company
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and practices
- Freedom to innovate and own crucial systems
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- Request personal or financial information such as your mailing address, social security number, credit card numbers, or banking information during the application process
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How does GC AI ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
GC AI ensures its pay and bonus plans are competitive through a structured and transparent compensation approach. The company publishes pay transparency, uses defined pay bands with transparent earning potential, and sets defined commission tiers and policies for applicable roles. Its compensation package also includes company equity and a 401(k), giving employees a clear view of both immediate pay and long-term financial upside.
GC AI reinforces that compensation philosophy with practices that create consistency and clarity across the employee experience. The company promotes from within, supports learning and development, and maintains defined working hours, availability expectations, and goal-setting through an OKR operating model. For job seekers, that signals a workplace where compensation is tied to clearly established expectations, growth opportunities, and a rewards structure designed to stay competitive as the company scales.
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What We Do
GC AI is the leading legal AI platform built specifically for in-house teams to solve the high-precision workflows they face every day. With powerful features like Easy Prompt™, Exact Quote™ citations, and native Microsoft Word integration, GC AI enables legal professionals to be strategic business partners through faster and more accurate drafting, reviewing, researching, and redlining. Purpose-built for sensitive, high-stakes matters, the platform leverages five large language models while maintaining enterprise-grade security as a SOC 2 Type II certified provider that never uses confidential data for training. Founded by three-time General Counsel Cecilia Ziniti and AI engineer Bardia Pourvakil, GC AI is trusted by over 1,600 legal teams globally, including brands like News Corp, Skims, TIME Inc., Liquid Death, and Vercel. Discover the difference of becoming an AI-powered lawyer. Try it free or book a demo at gc.ai.
Why Work With Us
GC AI offers a rare opportunity to join a high-growth category leader at the intersection of generative AI and deep legal expertise. Our culture is defined by a "1% better every day" philosophy, favoring curious, customer-obsessed builders who thrive in a high-ownership environment where they can see the immediate impact of their work.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Many roles are eligible for remote work in the U.S. and Canada. For folks who live within 50 miles of our San Mateo, CA, or Provo, UT offices, we value in-person collaboration and work in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
