Engineering Manager, AI DocGen

evenup; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Flexible paid time off

Home office stipend

401(k) for US-based employees

Job summary

Evenup is seeking an Engineering Manager for Document Generation in San Francisco. This hybrid role entails leading a team focused on AI-native document generation workflows that directly impact personal injury law.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, proven software systems management experience, and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to innovate and scale products while ensuring high engineering excellence.

Comprehensive benefits include insurance choices and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of direct people-management experience leading software engineering teams.
• Proven ability to ship and scale complex, high-quality software systems.
• Strong technical background with experience in distributed systems and modern backend architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a team building AI-native document generation workflows.
• Drive execution across complex, mission-critical initiatives tied to EvenUp’s core products.
• Partner with Product, Design, Legal, and Operations to deliver high-quality, customer-centric solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Software Development

AI/ML

Cross-functional Collaboration

Technical Decision-making

Communication Skills

Job description

EvenUp is on a mission to close the justice gap using technology and AI. We empower personal injury lawyers and victims to get the justice they deserve. Our products enable law firms to secure faster settlements, higher payouts, and better outcomes for victims injured through no fault of their own in vehicle collisions, accidents, natural disasters, and more.

We are one of the fastest-growing vertical SaaS companies in history, and we are just getting started. EvenUp is backed by top VCs, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, and Lightspeed. We are looking to expand our team with talented, driven, and collaborative individuals who seek to have a lasting impact. Learn more at www.evenuplaw.com.

Life as an Engineer at EvenUp

Location & Work Model

This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of being in our SF office three days per week.

About the Team

EvenUp’s document products empower attorneys to represent their clients more effectively and secure better outcomes. With over $1.5B in damages claimed to date, the Document Generation team is developing an industry‑leading, AI‑native platform for generating legal documents in personal injury law.

As Engineering Manager for Document Generation, you will lead a high‑impact team building the systems at the core of EvenUp’s business. You’ll balance strategic leadership with hands‑on technical contribution, collaborating closely with founders, product, and cross‑functional partners to scale AI‑native workflows that directly advance EvenUp’s mission to ensure personal injury victims receive fair compensation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a team building AI‑native document generation workflows
• Drive execution across complex, mission‑critical initiatives tied to EvenUp’s core products
• Partner with Product, Design, Legal, and Operations to deliver high‑quality, customer‑centric solutions
• Establish and uphold a high bar for engineering quality, reliability, and operational excellence
• Guide technical decision‑making across architecture, system design, and AI integration
• Use data‑driven insights to continuously improve delivery velocity, quality,

What You’ll Do

• Team Leadership & Strategy: Set and communicate a clear technical and execution vision aligned with EvenUp’s broader goals. Lead engineers through the full software lifecycle, from planning and architecture to deployment and monitoring. Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Product & AI‑Native Development: Guide the development of advanced AI workflows, including LLM‑based systems and expert‑review pipelines. Balance innovation and pragmatism when scaling AI‑driven products in production environments. Contribute hands‑on as needed, particularly in complex or high‑impact technical areas
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work closely with founders, product managers, designers, and stakeholders to scope, prioritize, and deliver initiatives. Translate business and customer needs into clear technical direction for the team
• Engineering Excellence & Operations: Champion best practices across architecture, coding standards, testing, security, observability, and reliability. Ensure systems handling sensitive data are secure, compliant, and production‑ready. Oversee operational ownership, including incident response, on‑call health, and reducing operational toil
• Mentorship & Growth: Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers through regular feedback, coaching, and career development. Support performance management, growth planning, and team health

What We Look For

• 4+ years of direct people‑management experience leading software engineering teams
• Proven ability to ship and scale complex, high‑quality software systems
• Strong technical background with experience in distributed systems and modern backend architectures
• Demonstrated success balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on technical contribution
• Experience leading teams in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across cross‑functional partners
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and bias toward execution

Bonus

• Experience or strong interest in AI/ML, LLM‑based systems, or legal tech
• Background in AI‑native or social impact‑driven products

Benefits & Perks

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• Additional insurance coverage options for life, accident, or critical illness.
• Flexible paid time off, sick leave, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province.
• A home office stipend.
• 401(k) for US‑based employees and RRSP for Canada‑based employees.
• Paid parental leave.
• A local in‑person meet‑up program.
• Hubs in San Francisco and Toronto.

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

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.