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Software Engineer at Finch Legal | New York City

Finch LegalNew York City
On-site Full-time $160K/yr - $250K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Must-Haves3+ years building reliable, secure software in production. Full-stack experience — comfortable across the frontend and backend. Proficiency in Python and React, or demonstrably fast at picking up new stacks. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.

About the job

Join Finch Legal

At Finch, we believe that every American household deserves access to legal counsel during life’s pivotal moments. We are committed to making justice more accessible by developing innovative solutions that prioritize clients, starting with personal injury law.

Since our launch in April, we have experienced remarkable growth, expanding tenfold and now supporting pre-litigation processes for leading law firms nationwide. Our unique blend of expert operators and cutting-edge AI enables us to streamline intake, claim initiation, medical record management, police report handling, lien oversight, and demand generation, among other critical tasks.

Supported by industry-leading investors such as Sequoia and Redpoint, as well as prominent founders and CEOs from successful companies like DoorDash and Ironclad, we are redefining how the legal system serves everyday Americans. We invite talented operators to join our mission and help us scale our impact across the nation.

Your Role

As a Software Engineer at Finch, you will play a pivotal role in transforming personal injury law by eliminating repetitive tasks and inefficient processes through innovative software solutions. You will take ownership of essential features, work collaboratively with product, operations, and design teams, and make impactful decisions from day one.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of major features from architectural design to production deployment.
  • Create reliable and high-performance systems utilizing Python/Django, React, and AWS across our core workflows.
  • Develop AI-driven functionalities that simplify complex legal processes for our law firm partners.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to determine project scope and priorities.
  • Contribute to shaping our engineering culture, standards, and practices as we grow.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for engineers who seek true ownership of their work and outcomes. Below are the qualifications we value.

Essential Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in building secure and reliable software in a production environment.
  • Full-stack development proficiency, comfortable working on both frontend and backend.
  • Strong experience with Python and React, or a proven ability to quickly adapt to new technology stacks.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for innovation.

About Finch Legal

Finch Legal is dedicated to transforming the accessibility of legal services for American households. By integrating advanced technology with legal expertise, we are streamlining the complexities of personal injury law to ensure that clients receive the support they need during critical times.

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