Senior AI Software Composer

Job Description

• Join Our Team at Litera: Where Legal Technology Meets Excellence 

  Litera has been at the forefront of legal technology innovation for over 25 years, crafting legal software to amplify impact and maximize efficiency. Developed by the best legal minds in the industry, our comprehensive suite of integrated legal tools is both powerful and user-friendly and simplifies the way modern firms manage core legal workflows, secure collaboration, and organize firm knowledge and experience. Every day, we help more than 2.3 million legal professionals focus on their craft. Litera: Less busy work, more of your life’s work. 

   

  Overview:  About the Role
  We're seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer who will leverage cutting-edge AI coding assistants to accelerate and enhance engineering initiatives across our enterprise software organization. This hands-on role requires both strong development skills and AI tool expertise to deliver immediate value within team codebases while driving broader adoption. Positioned at the intersection of Engineering, Architecture, and AI technology, this highly visible strategic role will help shape our company's future technical direction. Like a skilled composer, you'll artfully combine code, AI tools, and architectural patterns into robust software solutions.

   

  Key Responsibilities: 

  • Directly contribute to team codebases by implementing solutions using AI-assisted development techniques

  • Quickly understand and navigate diverse technical domains to provide timely, high-impact assistance

  • Identify strategic opportunities for AI-augmented development across engineering teams

  • Evaluate and recommend AI coding tools and platforms to enhance developer productivity

  • Establish comprehensive guidelines for AI coding assistant usage, including:

    • Prompt engineering best practices

    • Code quality and security standards for AI-generated code

    • Workflow integration strategies

  • Develop monitoring and governance frameworks for AI coding tool usage

  • Mentor engineers on effective AI prompt engineering and workflow integration

  • Quantify and showcase productivity improvements and success stories

  • Embody our "Prove it's possible" culture by demonstrating innovative approaches and tangible results

  Required Skills

  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience

  • Deep expertise using AI coding assistants in professional contexts (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Anthropic's Claude, OpenAI's models)

  • Strong .NET and React development expertise

  • Solid experience with cloud-based architectures (Azure preferred)

  • Advanced prompt engineering skills with large language models

  • Ability to rapidly analyze and contribute to unfamiliar codebases

  • Excellence in communicating technical concepts to various audiences

  • Proven track record of technology evangelism and continuous learning

  • Experience with modern development practices and toolchains

  What Makes This Role Unique

  As a member of our Architecture team, you'll have the unique opportunity to drive innovation across the organization while maintaining hands-on technical excellence. This role focuses on practical implementation and measurable impact, showcasing how AI-augmented development can enhance our engineering practices. You'll be composing innovative technical solutions, orchestrating AI tools and human expertise to create transformative software approaches. You'll report directly to our Sr. Director of Architecture, with visibility to leadership and the opportunity to shape the future of our development practices in the AI era.

  ​Why Join Litera? 

  • The company culture: We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment 

  • Commitment to Employees: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact 

  • Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team: Our is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together 

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey. 

  • Career Growth and Development: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership roles 

   

  California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Litera offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).