Founding Engineer
Founding Engineer at Vector Legal — San Francisco, CA, US
- Company: Vector Legal
- Location: San Francisco, CA, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary: USD 120000–180000 / year
- Posted: 2026-07-17
About this role
About the Role
We’re hiring a Full Stack Engineer to build and scale end-to-end web applications across our platform. This role sits at the intersection of product, infrastructure, and applied AI, working closely with a small, fast-moving team to ship features that directly impact customers.
You’ll own development across the stack: from frontend interfaces to backend APIs, data models, and external integrations. The environment is highly iterative, with a strong bias toward shipping, learning, and refining quickly. If you enjoy operating with autonomy, working on ambiguous problems, and building systems from first principles, this role is a strong fit.
What You’ll Do
Build and maintain full-stack features across frontend (React) and backend (TypeScript APIs)
Design and implement scalable data models using NoSQL databases
Integrate third-party services (e.g., APIs, auth, payments, document systems)
Work with AI coding tools and agent-driven workflows to accelerate development
Own features end-to-end, from initial concept through deployment and iteration
Collaborate closely with product and design to translate requirements into shipped functionality
Improve system performance, reliability, and developer experience over time
Contribute to architectural decisions as the platform evolves
Qualifications
2–5 years of experience building production-grade web applications (excluding internships)
Strong proficiency in TypeScript and modern React frameworks
Experience designing and working with APIs and distributed systems
Familiarity with NoSQL databases and flexible data modeling patterns
Comfort using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, copilots, agents)
Experience in a startup or high-velocity environment preferred
Ability to operate independently and take ownership of ambiguous problems
Strong product intuition and focus on delivering user value