Staff Software Engineer

Filevine is forging the future of legal work with cloud-based workflow tools. We have a reputation for intuitive, streamlined technology that helps professionals manage their organization and serve their clients better. We’re also known for our team of extraordinary and passionate professionals who love working together to help organizations thrive. Our success has catapulted Filevine to the forefront of our field—we are ranked as one of the most innovative and fastest-growing technology companies in the country by both Deloitte and Inc.

Our Mission

Filevine is building the seamless intersection between legal and business by creating a world- class platform to help professionals scale.

Role Summary:

A Staff Software Engineer at Filevine is a highly motivated and skilled individual contributor.  These individuals establish the standard of personal productivity and excellence for all engineers. To excel in this role, engineers will stand out among their peers across the following dimensions. We recognize and expect this role to spend <=30% of time on non-coding activities.

• Demonstrate expert-level coding proficiency across multiple languages and frameworks, including .NET, C#, Python, Node, AngularJS, React, Redis, Svelte, MS SQL, ElasticSearch, AWS, Playwright, Groovy, and Octopus
• Assist in development and launch of new greenfield project within the Filevine platform
• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical authority in one or more system domains, providing decisive guidance, oversight, and direction to the team.
• Uphold exceptional code quality through rigorous testing, thorough code reviews, comprehensive documentation, and best-practice adherence
• Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, and facilitate constructive resolution of technical disputes with empathy and diplomacy..
• Communicate clearly and effectively with technical and management stakeholders, engage in constructive engineering debates, and advocate logically for well-reasoned technical decisions.

• 10+ years of experience as a software engineer or architect, with a proven track record of delivering measurable customer and business value through complex, production-grade systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, including .NET, C#, Python, Node, AngularJS, React, Redis, Svelte, MS SQL, ElasticSearch, AWS, Playwright, Groovy, and Octopus.
• Strong system design skills with demonstrated ability to architect scalable, efficient, and maintainable software systems for high-volume, data-intensive applications.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with a history of independently identifying, diagnosing, and resolving intricate technical challenges under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to high code quality standards, including rigorous testing, thorough code reviews, comprehensive documentation, and adherence to best engineering practices.
• Deep technical domain expertise in one or more system areas, enabling you to serve as the go-to authority, provide decisive guidance, and drive informed technical decisions.
• Proven mentorship experience, with a track record of sharing specialized knowledge, coaching junior engineers, and helping define and implement team-wide engineering best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitate constructive technical debates, and resolve disputes diplomatically.
• Demonstrated leadership in innovation, thought leadership, and strategic direction—actively shaping technical vision, reviewing Design Documents (DDs) and Architectural Decision Records (ADRs), and influencing organizational technical standards.
• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field—or equivalent certifications and substantial relevant professional experience.

Compensation Information: $190,000 - $220,000

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. The total compensation package for this position will be determined by each individual’s location, qualifications, education, work experience, skills and performance. We believe in the importance of pay equity - the range listed is just one component of Filevine’s total compensation package for employees. This position is also eligible for a paid time off policy, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Cool Company Benefits:

- A dynamic, rapidly growing company, focused on helping organizations thrive 

- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)

- Competitive & Fair Pay

- Maternity & paternity leave (for full-time employees)

- Short & long-term disability

- Opportunity to learn from a dedicated leadership team

- Centrally located open office building in Sugar House (onsite employees)

- Top-of-the-line company swag

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