Backend Engineer

DeepJudge is a fast-growing venture-backed startup at the forefront of applying Artificial Intelligence in the legal domain. Founded by ex-Googlers and ETH PhDs, our mission is to help legal teams harness their collective knowledge so they can focus on the strategic aspects of their work. DeepJudge’s state-of-the-art knowledge retrieval system directs legal professionals to the internal insights that matter most, providing a strong foundation for AI-powered workflows. We’re headquartered in Zurich, with a team in the United States and Canada, and cater to clients all around the world.
We’re a team of professionals who are passionate about their craft with a terrific record of applying technology in research and industry. Apart from that, we are pet lovers, cave researchers, yogis, divers, gamers, and so much more!
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing startup that is revolutionizing the legal industry.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable and efficient software solutions for our product
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Build, deploy, and maintain web applications using modern tools and frameworks
• Optimize the performance and scalability of our applications
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality and maintainable code
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Proven experience as a Backend Software Engineer, preferably in a startup environment
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)
• Understanding of Linux system administration and Kubernetes deployments
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Rust
• Solid understanding of database management systems
• Interest in AI and machine learning concepts is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects

‍ What you can look forward to:

• Location: We have an office near Zurich central station and mostly work on-premise
• Compensation: Competitive salary and equity package
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in the legaltech and AI space
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Potential for professional growth and advancement within the company

If this role ignites a spark in you, but you're concerned about not meeting all requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway - At DeepJudge, we believe that smart minds learn quickly.
This is important to us: DeepJudge is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.