Job DescriptionDeepJudge is a fast-growing venture-backed scale-up at the forefront of applying Artificial Intelligence in the legal domain. Founded by ex-Googlers and PhDs in AI, our mission is to help legal teams harness their collective knowledge so they can focus on the truly 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 are headquartered in Switzerland, with a strong and fast-growing team in the United States and Canada, and cater to clients all around the world.We are a fast-paced team of builders, thinkers, and doers who care deeply about our craft. We are also pet lovers, travelers, musicians, gamers, and so much more! Above all, we are driven by a shared belief in what we are building and the people we are building it with.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing scale-up that is revolutionizing the legal industry.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable and efficient software solutions for our productCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new featuresBuild, deploy, and maintain web applications using modern tools and frameworksOptimize the performance and scalability of our applicationsConduct code reviews to ensure high-quality and maintainable codeParticipate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectivesStay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologiesRequirementsBachelor's degree or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related fieldProven experience as a Backend Software Engineer, preferably in a scale-up environmentExperience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)Understanding of Linux system administration and Kubernetes deploymentsStrong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, RustSolid understanding of database management systemsInterest in AI and machine learning concepts is a plusExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong communication and teamwork abilitiesAbility to work independently and take ownership of projectsWhat you can look forward toLocation: We have an office near Zurich central station and mostly work on-premiseCompensation: Competitive salary and equity packageOpportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in the legaltech and AI spaceCollaborative and supportive work environmentPotential for professional growth and advancement within the companyClosingWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If this role ignites a spark in you, but you are concerned about not meeting every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. Just make sure to explain why you would be a good fit.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.AI DisclaimerWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.