About this role
The day-to-day work for a Software Engineer, New Grad at Harvey involves designing, implementing, and shipping production-level code across the stack while upholding high standards for quality, reliability, and security. This role centers on building the AI-powered systems that provide real customer value by leveraging frontier AI capabilities within an enterprise-grade platform designed for legal and professional services. Engineers will contribute to features across areas such as retrieval, document intelligence, and workflow automation from the initial stages. This position offers an accelerated path toward ownership of production code and direct exposure to shaping a category-defining product at the intersection of AI and professional services.
The team operates with a focus on speed, ownership, and a commitment to excellence, guided by the values of Decisiveness, Simplicity, and Job's Not Finished. Individuals in this role will collaborate extensively with cross-functional groups, including AI Research, Legal Engineering, Product, and Design, to translate business needs into functional product experiences. A key aspect of the role is experimenting with and evaluating advanced LLMs and AI systems to drive the evolution of Harvey's platform.
This role is designed for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute meaningfully from day one. It provides a chance to develop rapidly by working on complex, impactful features while being immersed in the development of a company reshaping critical knowledge work.
What you will do
- Design, implement, and deploy production-level code while maintaining high standards for quality, reliability, and security.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform problem statements into compelling product experiences.
- Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and the development of engineering best practices.
- Experiment with and evaluate cutting-edge LLMs and AI systems to inform platform evolution.
- Work on specific features such as retrieval over large document collections or enterprise agents, depending on the assigned team.
What you need
- A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field is required, with a graduation date between Winter 2026 and Spring 2027.
- Previous internship experience is a mandatory requirement for this position.
- Possession of a strong technical foundation and proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, or Go.
- Solid general computer science knowledge is necessary for handling complex system development.
- Demonstrated decisiveness, including a bias toward action and the ability to make judgment calls.
- The candidate must exhibit simplicity, capable of explaining complex technical ideas clearly.
- A proactive approach is needed, reflecting the 'Job's Not Finished' mindset, by actively seeking and acting on feedback.
Nice to have
- Past internship experience at an early-stage startup
Benefits
- Offers Equity
- Offers Bonus
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote policy?
Candidates will have the opportunity to work from the New York or San Francisco office starting in January 2027 and beyond, based on their graduation schedule.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation offered ranges from $165,000 to $181,500, and the offer includes equity and a bonus.
What is the primary tech stack used?
The required technical foundation includes proficiency in one or more languages like Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, or Go, alongside familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code and Codex.
How is the team structured?
Engineers will collaborate with cross-functional teams including AI Research, Legal Engineering, Product, and Design to work on various aspects of the platform.