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Senior AI Engineer

Next Ventures
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

Job Description : Backend AI Engineer (LegalTech Startup)

Location : New York City (Onsite, 5 days per week)

About Us :

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A dynamic NYC-based startup at the forefront of LegalTech innovation. Theirmission is to transform how legal professionals operate by leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies. As part of our team, you’ll be working with a group of passionate professionals dedicated to creating impactful solutions in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Role Overview :

We are seeking a talented Backend AI Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python development, hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs), and a passion for solving complex problems in the LegalTech space. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimizing the backend systems powering our AI-driven applications.

Responsibilities :

  • Develop, implement, and maintain backend systems that support AI-driven legal applications.
  • Work closely with LLMs to fine-tune, deploy, and integrate them into our platform.
  • Design and optimize APIs to ensure efficient interaction between frontend and backend systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists and legal experts, to identify and implement innovative solutions.
  • Monitor and improve system performance, ensuring scalability and reliability.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and NLP technologies.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications :

  • Experience : 3 years of backend engineering experience, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
  • Programming Skills : Proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
  • AI / ML Expertise : Hands-on experience with large language models (e.g., OpenAI GPT, Cohere, or Anthropic) and familiarity with model fine-tuning, inference, and prompt engineering.
  • Database Knowledge : Strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Cloud & DevOps : Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Problem-Solving : Ability to navigate ambiguous challenges and propose data-driven solutions.
  • Teamwork : Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to work onsite in a team-centric environment.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience in the LegalTech industry or a strong interest in legal systems and processes.
  • Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) libraries like Hugging Face Transformers or spaCy.
  • Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines and best practices for deploying AI models.
  • Exposure to working with legal datasets and ensuring data privacy and compliance.
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