Full Stack / Tech Lead, Legal AI Startup NYC - up to 350K

We're working with a seed funded legal AI startup ($5.5M led by Lightspeed, backed by top legal tech angels) building a new way to understand US law. Think search engine, not chatbot. Free access to raw legal content, with AI powered analysis as the paid layer. Targeting big law firms first, launching this fall.This is a foundational hire. You'd join a lean team (founder, data engineer, AI engineer, UX engineer) and own the web platform, data layer, and AI systems end to end. A path to CTO is realistic, no one currently holds that seat.What you'll doLead architecture and build across the full stack: web, data, and AIMake the core systems design decisions that shape the product long termWork directly with the founder in a fast moving, in person environmentEventually help represent the technical vision to VCs and enterprise clientsWhat we're looking forA recognizable name on your resume: big tech or a notable high growth startup, this matters for the company's future fundraisingHands on experience building AI systemsHands on experience building search systemsStrong web development chops, we're language agnosticComfort making architectural calls, not just executing someone else's designBonus: cybersecurity experienceNo legal background requiredComfortable in front of VCs and clientsIdeal candidate is staff or senior level, the kind of person who'd carry a head of engineering or tech lead title at a company like Meta. Open to more junior candidates who are exceptional.Comp: $270K to $350K cash, plus 2 to 2.5% equity.Culture note: this is an in person, Midtown Manhattan role with an intense pace, think 9-9-6 rather than 9-5. Not for everyone.JobID: 48544