Whatย You'llย Doย
NetDocuments is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and development of AI-powered solutions that enhance how legalย professionalsย work. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader, driving architecture, guiding engineering teams, and partnering closely with Product and Design to deliver scalable, high-quality applications.ย
This is a hands-on role combining deep technicalย expertiseย with mentorship and strategic influence, where you will shape the direction of AI-driven development across the platform.ย
You will:ย
Lead Technical Strategy & Architectureย
- Define and drive the technical direction for AI-enabled products and platform capabilities.ย
- Design scalable, high-performance architectures and document solutions through clear diagrams and technical specifications.ย
- Break down complex systems into simple, maintainable components while ensuring long-term scalability and reliability.ย
- Partner with Principal and Distinguished Engineers to design and build robust, distributed systems.ย
Build & Deliver High-Quality Solutionsย
- Contribute directly to the codebase (approximately 70% hands-on), building and delivering full-stack applications in a production environment.ย
- Develop and integrate AI-driven capabilities using leading AI providers.ย
- Ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and quality standards through testing, monitoring, and optimization.ย
- Implement andย maintainย APIs using REST andย GraphQL.ย
Drive Innovation & Technical Excellenceย
- Research, evaluate, and prototypeย new technologies, tools, and approaches through proof-of-concepts.ย
- Stay current with emerging development practices, particularly in AI and cloud-native technologies.ย
- Continuously improve system performance, observability, and operational health through logging, telemetry, and proactive monitoring.ย
Mentor & Collaborateย
- Mentor and guide engineers, supporting their technical growth and ensuring successful project delivery.ย
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Engineering teams toย align onย priorities and execution.ย
- Lead by example in fostering a culture of quality, ownership, and continuous improvement.ย
What You'll Need to be Successfulย
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, including building and delivering production-grade applications.ย
- 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership role.ย
- Strongย expertiseย in full-stack development, with experience in technologies such as C#, .NET, React, Java, or Angular (C# and React preferred).ย
- Experience working with AI platforms or providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar.ย
- Deep understanding of system design, architecture, and distributed systems.ย
- Experience building and consuming APIs using REST and/orย GraphQL.ย
- Experience with cloud-native technologies, including AWS and/or Azure.ย
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to decompose complex challenges into practical solutions.ย
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.ย
- Ability to work independently and lead initiatives with minimal oversight.ย
What Will Make You Stand Outย
- Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures.ย
- Deep experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.ย
- Familiarity with modern frontend architectures such as Module Federation.ย
- Experience in legal technology or other regulated industries.ย
- Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional technical initiatives.ย
Whatย You'llย Love About NetDocumentsย ย ย
- HSA company contributionย ย ย
- Flexible PTO (typically 3 to 4 weeks a year)ย ย ย
- Monthly contributions for life activities & wellnessย ย ย
- Access to LinkedIn learning with monthly dedicated time to exploreย ย
Compensation Transparencyย ย
The compensation range for this position is:ย $205,000 - $225,000ย
The posted cash compensation for this positionย includes onย target earnings. Some roles may qualify for overtime pay. Individual compensation packages areย determinedย based onย various factorsย specific to each candidate, such as career level, skills, experience, geographic location, qualifications, and other job-related considerations.ย