Senior Software Developer

Clio; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Hybrid work environment

23 days PTO

Professional development

Pet-friendly office

Company events

Clioversary program

Job summary

Clio, a global leader in legal AI technology, seeks a Senior Software Developer with Python to join our Engineering team. This hybrid role is open across Spain, with preference for Barcelona, offering the chance to work on scalable backend services and ML infrastructure in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

You will collaborate with global teams, mentor peers, and help deliver high-impact legal tech solutions. A passion for AI and learning is essential.

Qualifications

• +4 years of experience in software development, specifically with building web applications at scale using Python.
• Ability to gain fluency in new technologies quickly in an evolving environment with distributed teams and customers.
• Demonstrated success in mentorship in software development, particularly using an Agile process and with large-scale SaaS products.
• Diverse base of knowledge to help solve complex technical problems.
• History of past projects with notable successes and lessons learned.
• Clear communication skills and ability to build high-trust relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Interest in improving craft by using AI.
• Experience building backend services for machine learning applications (e.g., model-serving APIs, data pipelines, ML infrastructure) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of developers to solve complex problems and provide elegant solutions to Clio customers.
• Work in an agile environment with full-stack developers across a variety of projects.
• Learn new things, challenge yourself, and hone your craft as a Rails expert.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams across the globe.
• Review and provide feedback on code, within and across teams.
• Diagnose, understand, and solve problems, building solutions that may span many areas.
• Teach and learn from those around you, giving and taking constructive feedback.

Skills

Python

Web applications

Mentorship

Agile process

SaaS

AI/ML awareness

Job description

Clio is the global leader in legal AI technology, empowering legal professionals and law firms of every size to work smarter, faster, and more securely. We are transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice. Summary: We are currently seeking a Senior Software Developer with Python to join our Engineering team. This role is available to candidates across Spain, with preference for Barcelona. This role is for someone who is passionate about building innovative solutions, being exposed to new challenges and technologies, and making an impact.

What your team does:

We at Clio have an amazing team on a mission to transform the legal experience for all, and our engineering team’s goal is to deliver an incredible experience for our customers. To enable that experience, our development team strives to optimize our efforts toward performance, reliability, scalability, and a beautiful, intuitive interface.

A day in the life might look like:

• Work with a team of developers to solve complex problems and provide elegant solutions to Clio customers
• Work in an agile environment with our team of full-stack developers across a variety of projects
• Learning new things, and challenging yourself, and honing your craft as a Rails expert
• Participating in diverse projects and collaborating with multiple engineering teams across the globe
• Review and provide feedback on code, both from within your own team and across all of Clio
• Collaborate with teams across Clio to diagnose, understand, and solve problems, and to build solutions that may span many areas
• Teach and learn from those around you - providing constructive feedback to those around you, and taking on feedback to help grow

What you may have:

• +4 years of experience in software development, specifically with building web applications at scale using Python.
• The ability to gain fluency in new technologies quickly and work effectively in an ever-evolving environment that includes distributed teams and customers
• Demonstrated success in mentorship in software development, particularly using an Agile process and with large-scale SaaS products
• A diverse base of knowledge that allows you to help your team solve complex technical problems
• A history of past projects (including notable successes and lessons learned)
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build high-trust relationships with fellow Clions and customers
• Demonstrate a keen interest in improving your craft by using AI
• Experience building backend services for machine learning applications (e.g., model-serving APIs, data pipelines, ML infrastructure) is a plus.

What you will find here:

• Competitive, equitable salary.
• Top-tier medical and dental coverage at preferred employee pricing for you and your family, with access from Day 1.
• Clio offers a flexible hybrid work environment with intentional in-person gatherings to build connection.
• 23 Days Paid Time Off + Company Observed Holidays including short Fridays as well as a summer schedule for work-life balance.
• Professional development and growth options
• Pet friendly workspace in our Barcelona office
• Company events and social-impact programs that reinforce our shared values, community, and culture.
• Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years

Please note salary bands may differ based on location and local currency. Additionally, benefits may differ depending on the employee's location.

Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility

Our team shows up as their authentic selves, and are united by our mission. We are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in building and fostering an environment where our teams feel included, valued, and enabled to do the best work of their careers, wherever they choose to log in from. We believe that different perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and experiences result in higher-performing teams and better innovation. We are committed to equal employment and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

About Clio

Clio is on a mission to transform the legal experience for all. Clio is the global leader in legal AI, building the platform that powers the future of legal work. With the scale, data, and ambition to redefine how the legal industry operates, we are advancing a comprehensive strategy that spans the full lifecycle of legal work—from knowledge and insight to execution and outcomes. At the center of this vision is the Intelligent Legal Work Platform, the legal industry’s first System of Action. By combining Clio’s core product suite with Clio Work and AI-native capabilities, the platform turns information into insight and insight into action. As we expand into the enterprise, Clio for Enterprise extends this foundation to support the complexity, scale, and operational rigor of global organizations through solutions like Clio Operate and Vincent by Clio. Backed by industry-leading data and intelligence, Clio is building the infrastructure that enables legal teams to operate with greater speed, confidence, and impact. Clio’s leadership and momentum have been recognized globally. In 2022, we achieved Centaur status, a milestone reached by fewer than 200 private SaaS companies worldwide. We are a proud honoree of the Forbes Cloud 100 and Fortune’s Future 50, have been named Innovator of the Year, and are a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We are consistently recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and a Top Employer for Young People, with our international offices also earning placements on Great Place to Work’s Best Workplaces lists. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Clio has grown to more than 2,000 employees across offices in Toronto, Calgary, Dublin, Manchester, Sydney, Barcelona, and Bogotá—bringing together diverse perspectives to solve one of the world’s most complex and impactful professional challenges. Join Clio and help define the future of legal work through AI. Learn more at clio.com/careers.

Disclaimer: We only communicate with candidates through official @clio.com email addresses.