Legalist is an institutional alternative asset management firm. Founded in 2016 and incubated at Y Combinator, the firm uses data-driven technology to invest in credit assets at scale. We are always looking for talented people to join our team.
Looking for an engineering role that’s more than just coding? If you’re someone who loves solving complex problems, thrives on critical thinking, and has an entrepreneurial spark, Legalist is looking for our next Software Engineer. This is your chance to blend your technical skills with business strategy, ideal for engineers who see the big picture and want to make an impact beyond the screen.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Innovate & Elevate: Spearheading our research and development efforts, designing technology that supports novel investment strategies. This is about building smarter, not just building more.
- Strategize & Collaborate: Work closely with subject matter experts across the company to come up with new technology solutions. Your contributions will shape the direction of the business as a whole, with lots of opportunity for impact as you’ll be working directly with one of the founders.
- Data and Research-Driven Discovery: Develop tools to extract and enrich data from diverse sources. Use cutting edge technologies in your work. Your team is a startup within a startup.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Tech-Savvy & Curious: You have a solid foundation in computer science and deep curiosity for solving challenging problems. You’re not just looking to code—you’re looking to innovate.
- Proven Experience: 4+ years of experience in an object-oriented language (Python is our go-to), advanced SQL skills, and familiarity with various databases.
- Cloud Knowledge: You’re comfortable in cloud environments like GCP and AWS, and have hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, BigQuery, and other cloud solutions.
- Pragmatic & Strategic: You’re data-driven and pragmatic, understanding that technology is a means to an end. You can balance technical excellence with practical business needs.
- Quick Thinker & Team Player: You learn fast, think on your feet, and aren’t afraid to ask the tough questions. You enjoy collaborating and know that the best solutions come from diverse perspectives.
Why This Role?
This isn’t your typical engineering job. It’s a role for those who want to use their technical skills to drive business success. You’ll be working on projects that matter, in an environment that values creativity, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Whether you’re aiming to be a future founder or simply want to see the broader impact of your work, this role offers the challenge and opportunity you’re looking for.