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Product Engineer

WordsmithEdinburghR&D
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
20 Apr 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Wordsmith is hiring a full-time Product Engineer to work on-site in Edinburgh. This role suits an experienced developer with four or more years of background in creating high-quality web applications who wants to build AI-native software.

Role Overview

Wordsmith is developing the legal operations platform designed specifically for in-house teams. As a Product Engineer based in Edinburgh, you will take ownership of features from start to finish, working across the entire technology stack. The engineering group treats artificial intelligence as the core foundation of development rather than just a minor feature. You will collaborate tightly with design, product, and legal engineering colleagues to turn complex business challenges into clean, simple user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of features end to end across both frontend and backend systems.
Create AI-native workflows utilizing large language models and structured data.
Partner directly with product, design, and legal engineering teammates.
Ship software quickly, gather user feedback, and iterate rapidly.
Contribute to system architecture, internal tooling, and engineering best practices.
Help shape how artificial intelligence is integrated across the product.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience building high-quality web products.
Strong practical background with modern frontend tools including React and TypeScript.
Backend development experience using technologies such as Python and AWS.
Strong product intuition with a deep care for user experience, clarity, and results.
Comfort working within fast-moving environments featuring evolving systems.
A strong interest in artificial intelligence and its impact on software creation.

Nice to Have

Practical experience working with LLMs, prompt design, or AI workflows.
Professional background in building internal tools or complex workflow applications.

Skills and Tools

Python
AWS
React
TypeScript

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary package.
Meaningful equity opportunities.

About the Company

Wordsmith builds the legal operations platform used by over 500 corporate clients, including the Financial Times, Safelite, Trip.com, Canva, Starling, and Sage. The company is backed by $100M in funding from prominent investors like Index Ventures, General Catalyst, and Highland Europe. The Edinburgh team works primarily from the office to support fast collaboration, maintaining a high-trust culture with minimal bureaucracy and heavy engineering ownership.

How to Apply

Visit the official Wordsmith careers page to submit your application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonAWSReactTypeScript

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is based in Edinburgh. The team works together in the office as a default to foster close collaboration.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have four or more years of experience building high-quality web products.

What technical skills are needed?

The role requires experience with modern frontend tools like React and TypeScript, alongside backend experience in Python and AWS.

Is AI experience mandatory?

Prior AI experience is listed as a bonus rather than a strict requirement, though an interest in AI and how it changes software building is necessary.

What benefits are included?

The role offers a competitive salary and meaningful equity.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Wordsmith careers page.

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