Clera

Founding Product Engineer

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7 hours ago
San Francisco, CA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level

Base Salary

$140k - $180k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Build and own core product features across the full stack, from data models and backend systems to interfaces used by attorneys and clients.
  • Partner with AI engineers and attorneys to turn legal workflows and review playbooks into reliable production software.
  • Make architecture and tooling decisions balancing immediate speed with long-term maintainability.
  • Write clean, maintainable code and take complete ownership of shipped production software.
  • Help define engineering culture, standards, and hiring practices as the team scales.
  • Collaborate with domain experts to turn legal judgment into software.

Requirements

  • 1 to 3 years of experience building and shipping production software, ideally at an early-stage company or as a founder.
  • Strong full-stack ability with TypeScript, React, a modern backend stack, and relational databases.
  • Hands-on experience building with AI and LLMs through professional or personal projects.
  • Experience owning features end-to-end from conception through production deployment.
  • Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving, high-ownership environments with minimal process.
  • Sound engineering judgment, strong communication skills, and high standards for personal work.
  • Product instincts and an entrepreneurial, owner-oriented mindset.
  • Experience in legaltech, contract management, or document processing is preferred.
  • Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and production monitoring is preferred.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $140,000 to $180,000 USD annually.
  • Full-time, on-site role based in San Francisco, California.
  • In-person attendance is expected six days per week.

Tech Stack

Categories

Full StackProduct Engineering
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