Senior Engineer – Technical Leadership, Architect Track

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November 1

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Alt Legal - IP Management Software

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SaaS • B2B • Legal

Alt Legal is a company that provides advanced IP docketing and trademark protection software designed to simplify trademark management for professionals and organizations. Their software offers a range of automated features such as manual docketing automation, daily email updates, and calendar synchronization to minimize errors and manual work in trademark management. Alt Legal’s platform supports global trademark portfolios with features like USPTO trademark filing identification, trademark watch tools for potential infringement, and extensive data integration with over 180 jurisdictions. This service is popular among law firms and IP professionals who benefit from their easy-to-use interface and additional services like IP paralegal support. Alt Legal is committed to enhancing their software and investing in client success through personalized service and frequent updates.

11 - 50 employees

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

📋 Description

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs using Python (Django). • Lead or contribute to architecture and technical design discussions. • Collaborate with front-end engineers and occasionally implement or debug React-based features. • Partner directly with the CTO to define technical standards, architecture, and development practices. • Own and evolve the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring reliability and automation best practices. • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code; perform thoughtful peer reviews. • Mentor engineers and help establish engineering best practices across teams. • Leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Cody) to accelerate delivery and improve efficiency. • Model engineering excellence and support the growth of a high-performing engineering culture.

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong backend focus. • 4+ years of hands-on Django experience building and maintaining production systems. • Strong PostgreSQL skills — able to design and optimize schemas, queries, and migrations. • Deep understanding of Django ORM, database transactions, and performance tuning. • Working proficiency with React — able to implement and debug production features. • Proven experience integrating with third-party APIs and maintaining reliable integrations. • Familiarity with AWS or Azure, Terraform, and modern CI/CD pipelines. • AI-forward mindset — already using or eager to master AI development tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. • Strong problem-solving skills — capable of researching, designing, and executing solutions independently. • Ownership mentality — thrives in environments where success is measured by outcomes, not tasks. • Self-directed, comfortable with ambiguity, and motivated to grow into leadership.

🏖️ Benefits

• Direct collaboration with the CTO on architecture, strategy, and delivery. • High degree of ownership and autonomy in shaping our technical direction. • A clear growth path toward Staff Engineer, Tech Lead, or Architect roles. • Competitive compensation, flexible remote culture, and modern technology stack.