Senior Software Engineer

Litem; Bellevue, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

12 paid holidays

Parental leave

Flexible hybrid schedule

Bellevue HQ

Job summary

Litem is building the future of legal tech. We’re an early-stage startup seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work closely with the CTO, shipping industry-defining features at startup speed. You’ll join a team of ex-Big Tech engineers driving AI-powered deposition tooling and scalable infrastructure.

Based in Bellevue or fully remote, you’ll help lead product decisions, collaborate with customers, and influence technical direction as we grow with equity and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience shipping serious products end-to-end.
• Experience with front-end and back-end development (React/NextJS and NestJS).
• Comfortable working with LLMs, RAG pipelines and AI agents.
• Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and communicates effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
• Passionate about building user-centered solutions that solve real problems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build front-end and back-end systems with AI features.
• Develop and integrate AI components, including models and agentic workflows.
• Collaborate with customers and founders to prioritize features and align technical work with business goals.
• Influence technical direction, frameworks, infrastructure, and scalability.
• Engage directly with customers to gather feedback and iterate on the product.

Skills

Full-stack

AI development

Product leadership

Tech strategy

Customer collaboration

Tools

React/NextJS

NestJS

LLMs

Job description

We started Litem because we saw a massive gap between the importance of legal work and the quality of the tools lawyers use to do it. We believe that the people protecting our legal systems deserve software that is as ambitious as they are.

We launched Litem with three simple goals:

Solve real problems.

Our philosophy on team-building is centered on passion and compassion. We look for people who are "all-in" on the mission and the craft, but we keep the human aspect front and center. You’ll find that we are high-energy and ambitious, but also grounded and understanding. We take the work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

If you're excited about building the future of legal tech, we’d love to have you with us.

- Mitchell and Donnie

What We’re Building

We’re an early-stage team at the intersection of technology and law. We’re driven by a simple reality: legal work is vital to protecting everyday people, yet the industry’s tech is underdeveloped. With the rise of AI, we finally have the tools to change that.

The problem we’re solving: You’ve seen it on shows like Suits where a lawyer sits across from a witness, a camera rolls, and the questioning begins. That’s a deposition. But unlike TV, the reality involves hundreds of hours of grueling preparation, manual review, and high costs. Deposition is where we started, we are expanding the platform to support the full litigation process.

Our Traction: While we are early stage, we are moving fast:

Processing 10k+ depositions per month across the US.

Signed enterprise clients from the AM Law 200 firms

Established distribution partnerships with leading legal services companies

Impact: We’re committed to increasing equitable access to justice through programs like Litem Essentials and the Litem Justice Initiative.

Infrastructure as Code: Pulumi

CI/CD: Modern pipeline tooling

Languages & Frameworks: TypeScript, React (Next.js), NestJS

AI Tooling: Heavy use of Cursor and Claude

About this Role

This isn't just another senior role. As our Senior Software Engineer, you will be working closely with the CTO, making critical decisions on product, customers, and our technical vision. You will be expected to build and ship industry-defining features at startup speed. We are a team of ex-Big Tech engineers and senior leaders who have validated our product vision at the highest level of the legal industry. We’re looking for a partner to help us build it.

What you’ll do at Deposely:

• Full-Stack Development: Architect and build both front-end and back-end systems, ensuring seamless integration of AI features.
• AI & Agentic Development: Develop and integrate AI components, including language models, agentic workflows, and document analysis tools, to power core deposition functionality.
• Product Leadership: Work closely with customers and the founding team to prioritize features and align technical work with business objectives.
• Technical Strategy: Influence the overall technical direction, including decisions on frameworks, infrastructure, and scalability.
• Customer Collaboration: Engage directly with customers to gather feedback, test features, and iterate on the product.

Role Requirements

5+ years of experience shipping serious products end-to-end.

Are experienced with both front-end (React/NextJS or similar) and back-end (NestJS or similar) development.

Are comfortable working with LLMs, RAG pipelines, and integrating AI agents into real-world applications.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment and excited to shape processes and structures.

Are passionate about building solutions that delight users and solve real problems.

Are able to work cross-functionally and explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders.

Bonus Points

You have worked at a high-growth SaaS company before.

You have prior experience in an early-stage startup.

Familiarity or interest in the legal tech space.

Interview Process

30m introduction call to discuss Deposely and your experience

1h video technical interview (system design)

2.5h final in person Interview

Inclusion at Litem: We believe that the best products are built by diverse teams. Litem is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—please let us know if you need assistance during the application process.

Benefits for Bellevue-based and Remote roles

Competitive Salary & Equity: Early-stage ownership with a standard 4-year vesting schedule and a 1-year cliff.

100% Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage: We pay 100% of premiums for employees and 50% for dependents.

Unlimited PTO: 4-week recommended minimum (and we'll bug you if your "Out of Office" gathers dust).

12 Paid Holidays: We observe all standard holidays to give the team time to recharge.

Parental Leave: We offer 16 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing parents or 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.

Benefits for Bellevue-based roles

Flexible Hybrid Schedule: We’re in-office 4 days a week for seamless communication, and remote 1 day a week of your choosing for uninterrupted focus.

Bellevue HQ: A modern office space with premium snacks, drinks and coffee to keep the team fueled.

Commuter Benefits: Your choice of a company-paid parking spot in downtown Bellevue or a fully loaded ORCA pass.