TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (AI): Develop AI-powered features for automating contract markup and extracting obligations from complex legal documents with an accent on building scalable, robust systems and integrating LLMs in production. Focus on architecting solutions, driving project outcomes, and collaborating closely with product and design teams to deliver impactful AI-driven products.

Location: United States only, with hiring limited to specific US states

Salary: $270,000 - $378,000 USD

Company

Ontra is a leader in AI-powered solutions for private markets, automating workflows across the fund lifecycle with data from millions of contracts and a global legal network.

What you will do

  • Architect and deliver scalable technical solutions balancing short-term and long-term goals.
  • Own outcomes across teams by prioritizing high-impact problems and driving initiatives from concept to production.
  • Raise engineering standards through tooling improvements, quality fixes, and mentoring via code reviews.
  • Shape product direction by partnering with product and design as a technical thought leader.

Requirements

  • Must be located in the United States with hiring limited to specified states.
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience with MVC frameworks.
  • Proven track record delivering features impacting revenue, savings, or operational efficiency.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Hands-on experience building AI and LLM-powered production systems, including evaluation and strategic decision-making.

Culture & Benefits

  • Remote-first work model with regular in-person gatherings and hub spaces in NYC, Santa Barbara, and London.
  • Paid flexible time off and parental leave.
  • Employer-supported retirement contributions and monthly phone/internet reimbursement.
  • Professional development budgets and company-sponsored learning resources.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Inclusive culture with commitment to accessibility and accommodations.

Hiring process

  • Structured interview process with Talent Acquisition Partner sharing total compensation details.
  • Verification of identity and work eligibility required.
  • No blind submissions accepted from recruitment agencies without signed agreements.