EvenUp is one of the fastest-growing generative AI startups in history, on a mission to level the playing field for personal injury victims, which range from motor vehicle accidents to child abuse cases. Our products empower law firms to secure faster settlements, higher payouts, and better outcomes for those who need it most.
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Toronto team and help us build a world-class engineering organization that will play a critical role in our Canadian expansion. As we grow our presence in the Toronto area, we’re looking for engineers who are passionate about technology, scalability, and making an impact in the legal tech space. You will be part of an ambitious team that’s committed to building reliable and scalable backend systems for an AI-powered platform that’s redefining the future of legal services.
This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week spent collaborating with the team in the Toronto office.
What You'll Do:
Design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable backend systems that power EvenUp’s AI-driven platform, ensuring reliability and performance at scale
Work closely with internal engineering teams to understand new product requirements and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
Collaborate with world-class engineers on complex backend challenges, including data processing, infrastructure, and integration of large-scale machine learning models
Contribute to the development of key backend frameworks, libraries, and systems to enhance EvenUp’s product offerings
Actively engage in team building efforts and mentorship to help build a world-class engineering team in Toronto
Play a key role in complex engineering projects from inception to deployment, ensuring they meet EvenUp’s high standards for performance, scalability, and security
What We Look For:
Extensive experience in backend development and a strong understanding of distributed systems
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or C++ with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and production-ready code
Proven experience with building scalable, reliable systems and APIs in a high-performance environment
Experience working in a startup environment and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced culture
A strong understanding of modern engineering practices, including test-driven development, code reviews, and deployment pipelines
Experience in cloud infrastructure, preferably with technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical solutions to cross-functional teams
Leadership potential: You’ll help mentor junior engineers and guide the development of best practices as we grow the team
Bonus Points:
Experience working with AI/ML systems, particularly in the context of generative AI or legal tech
Familiarity with data science, machine learning, or building systems that integrate with large-scale data processing pipelines
Previous experience in scaling a backend system in a fast-growing startup environment
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Notice to Candidates:
EvenUp has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and unaffiliated third parties posing as our recruiting team – please know that we have no affiliation or connection to these situations. We only post open roles on our career page (https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/evenup) or reputable job boards like our official LinkedIn or Indeed pages, and all official EvenUp recruitment emails will come from the domains @evenuplaw.com, @evenup.ai, @ext-evenuplaw.com or no-reply@ashbyhq.com email address.
If you receive communication from someone you believe is impersonating EvenUp, please report it to us by emailing talent-ops-team@evenuplaw.com. Examples of fraudulent email domains include “careers-evenuplaw.com” and “careers-evenuplaws.com”.
Benefits & Perks:
Our goal is to empower every team member to contribute to our mission of fostering a more just world, regardless of their role, location, or level of experience. To that end, here is a preview of what we offer:
Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family
Flexible paid time off
10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province
A home office stipend
401(k) for US-based employees
Paid parental leave
Sabbatical program
A meet-up program to get together in person with colleagues in your area
Offices in San Francisco and Toronto
Please note the above benefits & perks are for full-time employees
About EvenUp:
EvenUp is on a mission to level the playing field in personal injury cases. EvenUp applies machine learning and its AI model known as Piai™ to reduce manual effort and maximize case outcomes across the personal injury value chain. Combining in-house human legal expertise with proprietary AI and software to analyze records. The Claims Intelligence Platform™ provides rich business insights, AI workflow automation, and best-in-class document creation for injury law firms. EvenUp is the trusted partner of personal injury law firms. Backed by top VCs, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures (BCV), SignalFire, NFX, DCM, and more, EvenUp’s customers range from top trial attorneys to America’s largest personal injury firms. EvenUp was founded in late 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco. Learn more at www.evenuplaw.com.
EvenUp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.