Senior Software Engineer, AI & Platform Infrastructure

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in New York to join the Knowledge & Innovation team. The role focuses on developing innovative software solutions for legal technology initiatives, utilizing strong full-stack development skills.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in software engineering and expertise in JavaScript, React, and AI integration. The position offers a competitive salary and requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated progression in scope and responsibility.
• Strong full-stack skills across JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Python.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS and/or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom software solutions supporting Knowledge & Innovation initiatives.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and build integrations across platforms.
• Establish observability practices for the team's production systems.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Node.js

Python

AWS and/or Azure

Terraform/Bicep

GitHub Actions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AI/LLM integration

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in New York to join the Knowledge & Innovation team. The role focuses on developing innovative software solutions for legal technology initiatives, utilizing strong full-stack development skills.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in software engineering and expertise in JavaScript, React, and AI integration. The position offers a competitive salary and requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.