Software Engineer

Position location - Austin, TX (In Office)

Company Description

Zlayt AI is a litigation automation platform designed specifically for personal injury law. It offers advanced tools for creating demand letters, deposition summaries, discovery responses, and case analysis. By enabling law firms to draft efficiently and think strategically, Zlayt AI eliminates friction and improves results. The company’s mission extends beyond automation, aiming to empower legal professionals to achieve more with ease and confidence.

Role Description

Zlayt AI is seeking a skilled Software Engineer for a full-time, on-site position in Austin, TX. The role involves developing and maintaining scalable, user-friendly applications, working on both front-end and back-end development, and ensuring seamless integration of software components. Daily responsibilities include designing, coding, debugging, and testing software applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. The role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects in legal technology and make a lasting impact.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python, model training, and working with NLP and GenAI frameworks. Experience with LLM-based libraries such as LangChain, PyTorch, GPT, and Transformers is essential. If you're passionate about building cutting-edge AI solutions and want to be part of an innovative team, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the system design of scalable, maintainable, and robust systems for both existing and new projects, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, identify potential issues, and maintain high code quality.
• Apply deep technical expertise to solve complex problems, refine coding practices, and ensure the highest standards of software quality.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals and ensure project timelines are met.
• Proactively identify and flag potential risks in system design and implementation, and work with the team to mitigate them.
• Take ownership of complex tasks with minimal supervision, making informed decisions to drive projects forward. Clearly communicate your decision-making process, rationale, and outcomes to the team and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Articulate and document technical designs and solutions in a clear and concise format, ensuring comprehensibility for all stakeholders.
• Driving technical innovation through active research and applications of new theories, techniques, and technologies
• Present technical solutions, capabilities, considerations, and features in business terms. Effectively communicate status, issues, and risks in a precise and timely manner.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of related experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, preferably in an AI/ML production environment.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, are required to perform the responsibilities of this role.
• Generative AI Knowledge: Understanding of generative AI technologies such as foundational RAG solutions, vector databases, Large Language Models, and open-source frameworks
• Proficient in Python particularly in relation to Model training NLP GenAI and creating end to end frameworks.
• Proficient in modelling Training testing and evaluating models.
• Experience with modern LLM based libraries such as LangChain PyTorch GPT Transformers.
• Experience in software engineering, with a strong background in system design and architecture is a plus.
• Proficiency in Django, React, and PostgreSQL, with experience in large-scale systems and best practices in coding, testing, and deployment. Experience with DevOps is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, with the ability to handle changing priorities and demands.

Our core principles are:

• Excellence Always
• We All Take Out the Trash
• Data-Driven Results
• We Outwork Our Opponents

Zlayt AI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status as required by applicable law. 

By submitting this application I understand Zlayt AI may use review publicly available information about me in order to assess my suitability for employment.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general nature and responsibilities of the role but is not an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or requirements. Duties may be adjusted as needed, and team members may be asked to perform other tasks as assigned, in compliance with applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note to Recruiters: We are not working with third-party agencies or recruiters at this time. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending unsolicited resumes or solicitations, as they will not be considered.