About the job
Why Join Harvey?
At Harvey, we are revolutionizing the landscape of legal and professional services. Our approach is not just incremental; we aim for comprehensive, end-to-end transformation. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, a robust enterprise-grade platform, and unparalleled industry expertise, we are changing how knowledge work is executed for generations to come.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a generational company at a pivotal moment. With over 1,000 clients across more than 58 countries, proven product-market alignment, and support from top-tier investors, we are rapidly scaling and creating a new category in real time. Our ambitious work ethic, high standards, and unmatched opportunities for personal, professional, and financial growth make Harvey an exceptional place to advance your career.
Our team is composed of highly skilled and motivated individuals who are fully dedicated to our mission. We prioritize speed, intensity, and genuine ownership over the challenges we face, from conceptualization to long-term results. We maintain close relationships with our customers at all levels, collaborating effectively to tackle real problems with urgency and care. If you excel in a dynamic environment, strive for excellence, and are eager to help shape the future of work alongside a team that elevates standards, we encourage you to join us in this journey.
At Harvey, we are actively writing the future of professional services, and we are just beginning.
Position Overview
As a Senior Backend Platform Engineer at Harvey, you will play a vital role in building and maintaining the cohesive backend platform that underpins all our services. In this mid-to-senior level position, you will design and implement shared frameworks and libraries that abstract common concerns, enhance developer experience, and elevate the standards for reliability and performance across all teams. Your mission will align with our platform vision: to create “a foundational system that empowers product teams to deliver reliable, observable, and high-performing experiences swiftly and securely.” By centralizing common tasks, you will enable product engineers to focus on delivering features efficiently rather than reinventing existing solutions. This high-impact role means that your code and systems will significantly enhance the productivity and quality of our engineering efforts across the organization.
If you are passionate about developing foundational systems, addressing cross-cutting technical challenges, and empowering others to innovate with confidence, we would love to hear from you.

