At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop high-quality software solutions while collaborating with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Foundation AI, a pioneering platform in AI document automation for the legal industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy remote work flexibility, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusion and equal opportunity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by working on innovative projects that transform the legal landscape.
- Qualifications: 1-2 years of software engineering experience with strong coding skills in Python and JavaScript.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
About
Us: Foundation AI is the only AI Native documents intake automation platform serving the claims and litigation industries.
Founded in 2019 by a team of lawyers and data scientists, Foundation AI processes millions of documents each month for hundreds of US law firms, including many of the largest and most respected plaintiff and injury law firms in the country.
Find out more at www. foundationai. com.
Job Overview
At Foundation AI, we are looking for a Software Enginee r to help design, develop, and optimize high-quality software solutions.
You will be a key contributor to our product teams, working across the full stack to deliver impactful features.
This role demands strong coding fundamentals, a problem-solving mindset, and a willingness to learn and adapt.
You'll collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to build scalable, secure, and maintainable software.
Key Responsibilities
- Software Development: Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code using the company's technology stack.
- Feature Implementation: Work closely with peers and cross-functional teams to build and deliver features end-to-end.
- Code Quality: Participate in code reviews, write unit and integration tests, and follow clean code and best practices.
- Collaboration: Work with designers, product managers, and QA to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
- Agile Execution: Participate in agile ceremonies like sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives.
- CI/CD & Dev
Ops: Contribute to deployment pipelines and help maintain a reliable delivery process.
- Debugging & Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve issues and bugs in production and staging environments.
- Documentation: Maintain documentation for features, services, and key technical decisions.
Responsibilities may be tailored based on the candidate's experience and proficiency.
Skills and Tools
- Experience: 1-2 years as a software engineer, preferably full-stack.
- Programming & Development: Proficient in Python (Flask/Fast API) and Java Script (ES6+); experience with React, Angular, or Vue; builds and consumes REST APIs.
- Databases & Messaging: Knowledge of Postgre SQL or relational databases; hands-on with Rabbit MQ.
- Dev Ops & Observability: Experience with Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines (e. g., Git Hub Actions); familiar with observability tools like ELK, Datadog, Splunk, or New Relic.
- Architecture & Design: Understands modular and scalable system design; applies OOP and design patterns; familiar with distributed system concepts.
- Testing & Quality: Implements unit and integration tests; follows TDD/BDD and ensures code quality.
- Problem-Solving & Innovation: Debugs moderately complex systems; optimizes performance; evaluates trade-offs.
- Additional Skills: Familiarity with Celery, async task processing, Kubernetes, Airflow, frontend security practices, Agile/Scrum, and reading LLD/HLD documentation.
Education
A B. Tech degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience relevant to the functional area.
Location & Engagement
This is a remote independent contractor role with Foundation AI, a US-based company. Candidates must currently reside in Canada.
Our Commitment
Foundation AI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.
Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
- For any feedback or inquiries, contact us at: careers@foundationai. com
- Learn more about us: www. foundationai. com
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Software Engineer in Toronto employer: Foundation AI
At Foundation AI, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a remote independent contractor, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working from Canada while contributing to cutting-edge AI solutions in the legal industry. We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities for skill development and a diverse, inclusive environment where every voice is valued.
