Staff Backend Engineer, Growth

EvenUp; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a groundbreaking startup on a mission to transform the legal tech landscape. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will design and optimize robust backend systems for an AI-driven platform, ensuring reliability and performance. This hybrid role offers the chance to work closely with a passionate team dedicated to innovation and excellence. You'll engage in complex challenges, mentor new talent, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and growth. Be part of a company that empowers personal injury victims and reshapes the future of legal services with cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Paid parental leave

Sabbatical program

Home office stipend

Meet-up program

401(k) for US-based employees

10 US observed holidays

Canadian statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Extensive backend development experience with a focus on distributed systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or C++.
• Experience in cloud infrastructure and modern engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend systems for EvenUp’s AI-driven platform.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture.

Skills

Backend Development

Distributed Systems

Python

Go

Java

C++

Cloud Infrastructure

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Job description

EvenUp is one of the fastest-growing generative AI startups in history, on a mission to level the playing field for personal injury victims, which range from motor vehicle accidents to child abuse cases. Our products empower law firms to secure faster settlements, higher payouts, and better outcomes for those who need it most.

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Toronto team and help us build a world-class engineering organization that will play a critical role in our Canadian expansion. As we grow our presence in the Toronto area, we’re looking for engineers who are passionate about technology, scalability, and making an impact in the legal tech space. You will be part of an ambitious team that’s committed to building reliable and scalable backend systems for an AI-powered platform that’s redefining the future of legal services.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week spent collaborating with the team in the Toronto office.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable backend systems that power EvenUp’s AI-driven platform, ensuring reliability and performance at scale

• Work closely with internal engineering teams to understand new product requirements and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions

• Collaborate with world-class engineers on complex backend challenges, including data processing, infrastructure, and integration of large-scale machine learning models

• Drive the development of key backend frameworks, libraries, and systems to enhance EvenUp’s product offerings

• Contribute to EvenUp's engineering culture by helping new engineers understand what it takes to build systems in a Silicon Valley-style startup while ensuring quality and best practices in a fast-paced environment

• Actively engage in team building efforts and mentorship to help build a world-class engineering team in Toronto

• Take full ownership of complex engineering projects from inception to deployment, ensuring they meet EvenUp’s high standards for performance, scalability, and security
  

What We Look For:

• Extensive experience in backend development and a strong understanding of distributed systems

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or C++ with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and production-ready code

• Proven experience with building scalable, reliable systems and APIs in a high-performance environment

• Experience working in a startup environment and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced culture

• A strong understanding of modern engineering practices, including test-driven development, code reviews, and deployment pipelines

• Experience in cloud infrastructure, preferably with technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical solutions to cross-functional teams

• Leadership potential: You’ll help mentor junior engineers and guide the development of best practices as we grow the team
  

Bonus Points:

• Experience working with AI/ML systems, particularly in the context of generative AI or legal tech

• Familiarity with data science, machine learning, or building systems that integrate with large-scale data processing pipelines

• Previous experience in scaling a backend system in a fast-growing startup environment

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If you receive communication from someone you believe is impersonating EvenUp, please report it to us by emailing [e-mail]. Examples of fraudulent email domains include “careers-evenuplaw.com” and “careers-evenuplaws.com”.

Benefits & Perks:

Our goal is to empower every team member to contribute to our mission of fostering a more just world, regardless of their role, location, or level of experience. To that end, here is a preview of what we offer:

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family

• Flexible paid time off

• 10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province

• A home office stipend

• 401(k) for US-based employees

• Paid parental leave

• Sabbatical program

• A meet-up program to get together in person with colleagues in your area

• Offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Toronto

Please note the above benefits & perks are for full-time employees

About EvenUp:

EvenUp is on a mission to level the playing field in personal injury cases. EvenUp applies machine learning and its AI model known as Piai to reduce manual effort and maximize case outcomes across the personal injury value chain. Combining in-house human legal expertise with proprietary AI and software to analyze records. The Claims Intelligence Platform provides rich business insights, AI workflow automation, and best-in-class document creation for injury law firms. EvenUp is the trusted partner of personal injury law firms. Backed by top VCs, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures (BCV), SignalFire, NFX, DCM, and more, EvenUp’s customers range from top trial attorneys to America’s largest personal injury firms. EvenUp was founded in late 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco. Learn more at www.evenuplaw.com.

EvenUp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.