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SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

LegalZoom.com • Remote • Posted 5 days ago

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Remote • Full-time • $108,000-$216,000/yr • Senior Level

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As a Senior Software Engineer at LegalZoom, you will be part of a team that builds user interfaces, features, applications, and tools for customers. This role involves progressing the LegalZoom experience, inspiring and elevating the team through high-quality work, and working cross-functionally with various teams to develop and define the architecture and tech stack. The position is remote-first, requiring a customer-obsessed approach to problem-solving and a commitment to producing software solutions that meet and exceed operating targets of reliability, scalability, security, maintainability, and performance.

Responsibilities

  • Build software solutions which meet and exceed operating targets of reliability, scalability, security, maintainability and performance
  • Develop and define the architecture and tech stack
  • Work cross-functionally with many teams: Engineering, Product, Technical Operations, Data Science, etc.
  • Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack
  • Improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes

Qualifications

Required

  • 4+ years of experience in a hands-on software engineering role
  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
  • Strong coding skills in Javascript/Typescript
  • Experience or desire to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams with design, product and data science partners
  • Experience mentoring engineers

Preferred

  • Experience with React/Redux, Remix, Github Actions, GraphQL, SQL DB, No-SQL DB

Full Job Description

DescriptionAbout LegalZoomWe're here to make legal help accessible to all. LegalZoom transformed the legal industry with the launch of our online services and groundbreaking technology in 2001. Since then, millions of customers have counted on us to officially start and run businesses, protect brands and intellectual property, and look after loved ones through wills and trusts.As the industry leader for over 20 years, innovation remains at the center of all we do. We're creative thinkers and problem solvers with a passion for building legal and tax products that make a positive impact on the world, and we're always looking for exceptional people to push us further.With us, you'll do work that's as rewarding as it is challenging with a team where every voice matters and diversity, equality, and inclusion are truly embraced. Together, we'll continue to democratize the law and make a real difference in the lives of millions.Hybrid EnvironmentAt the end of 2021, LegalZoom officially committed to being a remote-first company. Remote-first means that Zoomers are not expected to come into an office for a fixed number of days outside of those employees identified as essential onsite workers. While we remain a remote-first culture, our local offices have evolved as collaboration spaces for Zoomers to meet and engage in person.OverviewThe Engineering team at LegalZoom builds user interfaces, features, applications, and tools for our customers. We’re in an exciting period of growth and seeking talented developers who share our vision for helping fuel the success of small businesses. This is a role for a creative individual who wants to help shape the future direction of our LegalZoom offerings and who has strong engineering chops, opinions on what good product and design flows look like, is comfortable with ambiguity, and enjoys collaborating within a team environment.You’ll help by progressing the LegalZoom experience and you’ll also inspire and elevate the team by producing work that is always raising the bar and taking a customer-obsessed approach to solving problems.You will Build software solutions which meet and exceed operating targets of reliability, scalability, security, maintainability and performanceDevelop and define the architecture and tech stack Work cross-functionally with many teams: Engineering, Product, Technical Operations, Data Science, etc...Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stackImprove engineering standards, tooling, and processesYou haveHave 4+ years of experience in a hands-on software engineering roleBachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experiencePassion for building high-impact, well-performing user experiences across different form-factors/devicesStrong coding skills in Javascript/TypescriptWork experience preferred in one or more of the following technologies: React/Redux, Remix, Github Actions, GraphQL, SQL DB, No-SQL DB.Experience or desire to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams with design, product and data science partnersExperience mentoring engineersLegalZoom is a remote-first company and the national range for this role is $108,000 - $216,000. Actual compensation offered will depend on several factors including but not limited to: geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or other business and organizational needs. In addition, an annual bonus, incentive bonus and/or restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package. You will also receive a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as seen below. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401k, With Matching Contributions Paid Time Off Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance Plus other wellness benefits to include: Fertility Mental Health One Medical Fringe lifestyle benefits up to $250Join us in making a difference as we build our future and help ensure access to professional legal advice to all! LegalZoom is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. LegalZoom prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.