Pearson Labs: Full Stack Engineer

Pearson Labs; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge legal tech startup is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to develop AI systems that automate complex legal tasks. This role requires proficiency in modern tech stacks and offers significant equity and a chance to impact a multi-trillion dollar market. Candidates can work remotely or from the San Francisco Bay Area.

Benefits

Significant equity

Autonomy and ownership over projects

Work with elite team members

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer.
• Proven track record of shipping high-quality products.
• Strong desire to work in a high-growth startup.

Responsibilities

• Design and build full-stack features, from database schema to user interface.
• Collaborate with legal experts to translate workflows into technical requirements.
• Own projects end-to-end ensuring a high-quality user experience.

Skills

Proficient in frontend technologies

Experience with LLM APIs

Problem-solving mindset

Experience in fast-paced environments

Education

Degree from a top Computer Science program

Tools

Next.js

Node.js

Python (FastAPI)

Supabase

Vercel

Job description

About Pearson Labs

At Pearson Labs, we're building the future of legal work. Every year, $3-6 trillion in corporate transactions flow through law firms, generating hundreds of billions in legal fees. This work is currently manual, high-stakes, and ripe for AI-driven transformation. We are automating complex tasks like due diligence, contract drafting, and deal execution with our proprietary AI agents.

We are backed by YC (F24 cohort). Our team is led by co-founder John, the #1 revenue-generating partner at Orrick (40th largest law firm globally), and Stephanie Young, a second-time founder who went through an M&A with her first company, inspiring her to launch Pearson Labs. We are already in pilot with tier-1 law firms and are poised for explosive growth. We are looking for talented, driven engineers to join us in tackling a massive, underserved market.

The Role: Full Stack Engineer

As a Full Stack Engineer at Pearson Labs, you will be a core member of our engineering team, responsible for building sophisticated AI systems from the ground up. You will play a critical role in developing our AI agents that navigate and understand complex legal documents to automate multi-step deal processes.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will:

• Design and build full-stack features, from database schema to user interface.
• Work with state-of-the-art LLMs to create robust, scalable AI agents.
• Collaborate with our co-founder, who is an elite legal expert, to translate complex legal workflows into technical requirements.
• Own projects end-to-end, from ideation to deployment, ensuring a high-quality user experience.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a Full Stack Engineer with 2+ years of experience and a degree from a top Computer Science program.

Tech Stack:

• Frontend: Next.js, TypeScript
• Backend: Node.js, Python (FastAPI)
• Database: Supabase
• Deployment: Vercel
• AI: OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini (choosing the best-in-class per task)

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer, with a track record of shipping high-quality products.
• Proficiency in our tech stack.
• Experience working with and integrating LLM APIs.
• Experience with agentic workflows, RAG systems, or other advanced LLM techniques.
• A strong desire to work in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
• An exceptional problem-solving mindset and the ability to thrive with a high degree of autonomy.

Why Join Us?

• Massive Impact: You will be automating a multi-trillion dollar market, fundamentally changing how legal work is done. Your work will have a direct and measurable impact on our product and our customers.
• Elite Team: Work alongside a top-tier team with deep expertise in both law and technology.
• Significant Equity: As an early employee, you will receive a meaningful equity stake, positioning you to reap the rewards of our success.
• Autonomy & Ownership: We trust our engineers to take ownership of projects and make key technical decisions.

Location & Compensation

• Location: This role is open to candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area or fully remote.
• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and significant equity. Compensation is based on experience and location.