Software Engineer, AI Legal Risk Systems (Hybrid)

LEAP Legal Software; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Wellbeing day

Free gym membership

Corporate dental plan

Weekly massages

Catered lunch and breakfast

On-site barista

Job summary

LEAP Legal Software is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Matter Issues team in Sydney. You will work across the full stack, building the next generation of risk-aware AI features that power LEAP’s legal tech ecosystem.

You’ll design, implement, and refine systems from APIs to frontend experiences, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, platform-wide impact, and a startup spirit backed by enterprise support.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of professional experience as a full-stack engineer.
• Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
• Strong understanding of APIs, backend development, and databases.
• Clear and thoughtful communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop core features and APIs for our AI risk management platform.
• Model, structure, and deliver risk insights that feed into AI systems via MCP.
• Integrate with LEAP’s AI ecosystem, including the Free Thinking Paralegal and Matter AI.
• Build scalable, resilient backend services and polished frontend experiences.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical direction.
• Ensure high reliability, observability, and performance.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Node.js

APIs

Backend

Databases

Communication

Job description

LEAP Legal Software is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Matter Issues team in Sydney. You will work across the full stack, building the next generation of risk-aware AI features that power LEAP’s legal tech ecosystem.

You’ll design, implement, and refine systems from APIs to frontend experiences, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, platform-wide impact, and a startup spirit backed by enterprise support.