Software Engineer (Finch Legal, New York, NY)

Job description

ABOUT FINCH We believe every American household deserves access to counsel in life’s biggest moments. At Finch, we’re building the infrastructure to make justice radically more accessible. Our modern approach to consumer law automates the admin work and puts clients first, starting with personal injury. In just over a year, we've grown 10x, raised a $20M Series A, and become the pre-litigation partner of choice for top personal injury firms across the country. We believe the best outcomes happen when expert operators and purpose-built AI work together – which is why we handle every step of pre-lit, from intake and claim opening to medical records, lien management, and demands, with humans leading every case. We’re backed by Sequoia, Redpoint, and the founders & CEOs of generational companies like DoorDash, Ironclad, and Digits. We’re rebuilding how the law serves everyday Americans from first principles, and we’re hiring exceptional operators to help us scale it nationwide. THIS ROLE - Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and internal tools used in production environments; - Analyze user needs and product requirements to design and implement software solutions that meet functional and technical specifications; - Develop and maintain front-end and back-end software components and ensure integration between application layers and back-end services or APIs; - Design and implement user interfaces for task-driven and workflow-based applications, translating product or design specifications into reusable software components; - Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to review requirements, assess technical feasibility, and deliver software features; - Modify existing software to correct errors, improve performance, enhance usability, or adapt to changing requirements; and Perform debugging, testing, and validation to ensure software systems operate reliably and in accordance with specifications. In order to complete the above-mentioned tasks, the following skills and experience are required: - Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (including code generation, refactoring, debugging, or test generation tools powered by machine learning or large language models) in a production software environment; - Experience developing front-end web applications using React and TypeScript; Experience designing and implementing user interfaces for complex workflows, including translating product or design requirements into reusable UI components; Experience collaborating with product managers and designers to translate product requirements into production-ready software features; - Experience building and maintaining production-grade software systems, including feature development from specification through deployment; - Experience integrating front-end applications with back-end services or APIs; - Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) and standard software development workflows; - Experience with algorithms and data structures as applied to production software systems - Experience debugging, testing, and optimizing applications to improve performance, reliability, and usability. - Requires a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or related field, and at least two years of experience as a Software Engineer or related occupation. Option to work from home on a hybrid schedule. Salary: $180,000-280,000/year. Please send submit C.V. via the application form. AT FINCH LEGAL, WE BELIEVE IN PRACTICING WHAT WE ADVOCATE. As a company dedicated to upholding justice and protecting people in the workplace, we are equally committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment within our own walls. We welcome and support individuals from all backgrounds and lived experiences — regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or veteran status. We recognize that diversity strengthens our team, enriches our perspectives, and empowers us to better serve our clients and communities. At Finch Legal, inclusion isn’t just a value — it’s a practice.