Software Engineer, Product

Posted 3 Hours Ago
Hiring Remotely in San Mateo, CA, USA
In-Office or Remote
165K-350K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Legal Tech
The AI for in-house counsel
The Role
As a Software Engineer, you will design and implement full-stack features, shape technical direction, and optimize cloud-native systems while mentoring other engineers and driving innovation in legal technology.
Summary Generated by Built In

GC AI is the fastest-growing and most trusted legal AI platform for in-house legal teams. We're building the future of legal work, and we're doing it fast. You'll join at a pivotal moment—when decisions matter, impact is immediate, and the runway to shape your career is wide open. We’re a high-performing team where you'll have real ownership and influence from day one.

 

More than 1,500 companies use GC AI to drive their business forward, including 150+ public companies, 25+ unicorns, and brands such as News Corp, Miro, Bass Pro Shops, Snyk, Skims, Liquid Death, Vercel, Zscaler, and TIME.

 

We've 10x'd revenue in 12 months, raised a $60 million Series B ($555 million valuation), and are growing faster than ever. We are backed by incredible investors, including Scale Venture Partners, Northzone, Sound Ventures, and Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel.

 

If you thrive when the stakes are high and the path isn't paved, you'll love it here. Our six guiding principles are: 1% better every day, customer obsession, ship today, find a way, care deeply, and own it completely. Come shape the future of legal work with us.

Location

We are hiring for this role to be based in the United States or Canada. This is a remote role unless you fall within the following parameters. If you live within approximately 50 miles of our San Mateo, CA or Provo, UT office, the position follows a hybrid schedule with in-office days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

About The Role

We're looking for a Software Engineer who's passionate about building products that transform how knowledge work gets done. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll have end-to-end ownership of features that directly impact thousands of lawyers' daily work. You’ll work directly with the founding team on building the future of legal work.

Why This Role Matters

Legal teams today are drowning in work. Our platform changes that, but only if we build it right. You'll be crafting the systems that make sophisticated legal work feel simple and intuitive. Your code won't just ship features; it will fundamentally change how legal teams operate, making their work faster, smarter, and more impactful.

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.

 
Impact You'll Have
  • 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.

 
Nice to Have
  • 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.

 
The Mindset
  • 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.

 
What We Offer
 
Growth & Impact
  • 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

 
Environment & Benefits
  • 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

 
Career Development
  • 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

A Note On Pace

We’re building something new in a once-in-a-generation shift in technology and the legal industry, so we move at a relentless pace. We expect urgency, ownership, and good judgment even when things aren’t perfectly clear. If you need structure and consensus to do your best work, this isn’t the right place for you. If you thrive in ambiguity and growth, work with intensity, and want real responsibility, keep reading. We’re excited to meet you.

 
Compensation

GC AI's compensation package includes a competitive base salary benchmarked against real-time market data, as well as meaningful equity and excellent benefits for all full-time roles. Our US-based compensation range for this role is $165,000 – $350,000. This range spans four levels, from mid-level to Principal. Final compensation will vary based on leveling, market conditions, geographic location, and candidate qualifications, including relevant knowledge, skills, and experience assessed during the interview process.

 

These compensation bands are just the starting point. After someone joins and proves they’re an exceptional performer, we adjust quickly to ensure their compensation aligns with their impact.

Equal Opportunity Employment

GC AI is an equal opportunity employer that supports workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class. GC AI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. #LI-GCAI

 
Fraud Notice to GC AI Applicants

To protect yourself against phishing and recruitment fraud, please note that GC AI only accepts job applications through our official careers page at https://gc.ai/careers and through sponsored jobs on LinkedIn. All legitimate communication from our team regarding job opportunities will come from a GC AI team member with a @gc.ai or @getgc.ai email address.

 

GC AI will never:

  • Refer you to external websites to apply

  • Conduct interviews over email, chat platforms, or messaging apps

  • Ask you to provide payment or purchase equipment

  • Request personal or financial information such as your mailing address, social security number, credit card numbers, or banking information during the application process

 

Examples of fraudulent email addresses:

 

If you are contacted by someone claiming to be from GC AI via an unofficial channel or from a suspicious email address, please do not share any information. Mark the communication as "phishing" or "spam" and do not respond.

Skills Required

  • 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

GC AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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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The Company
HQ: San Mateo, California
100 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

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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GC AI Offices

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.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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