Software Engineer, Backend

Role: Backend Engineer

Our software solves all these problems (and more) at scale, and our Backend Engineers make it possible.

Engineers at Ivo are inventors. Ivo was first-to-market with

• An AI agent that lives in MS word and edits the document for you [2023]
• Ditching imprecise embeddings models in favor of agentic RAG [2023]
• Large-scale LLM-based legal fact extraction [2024]
• A legal assistant that can search large contract databases, without sacrificing accuracy [2024]
• Clustering legal documents descended from the same family [2025]
• Automatic deviation analysis to locate buried risk in huge contract databases [2025]
• Merging contracts with their amendments to make a time series of “composite” contracts (a customer actually cried when we showed her this) [2025]

You’ll Work on

• Building systems that process and analyze millions of contracts reliably
• Designing pipelines that orchestrate LLMs, data extraction, and clustering algorithms at scale
• Creating the most accurate search and retrieval systems on the market
• Collaborating with lawyers and product to build the newly possible when LLMs change every few months

Ivo Might Be a Good Fit for You If You

• You love writing code, but you love having impact more: We’re a team of engineers at heart, but our #1 goal is building the best possible product. That means making pragmatic choices and looking for 80/20 solutions.
• Would describe yourself as being relentlessly resourceful
• You have a strong internal sense of urgency. You have a bias towards doing things *today*, rather than tomorrow.
• Experience working in a startup environment is preferred but not required.
• Are excited about the adventure of building a company!

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Final offer details are determined based on experience, expertise, and overall fit.
• Equity: Meaningful ownership in a company that's scaling fast
• Relocation and Visa Support: We also offer relocation assistance for successful applicants moving to SF, as well as support for visa and green card applications where applicable.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family.
• Flexible Spending & Insurance: Access to HSA and FSA accounts, plus life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) Program: Save for the future with our 401(k) program.
• Commuter Benefits: We help make getting to and from the office easier and more convenient.
• Unlimited PTO: So you can take the time you need to recharge, stay healthy, and bring your best self to work.
• Office Perks: Enjoy a vibrant Downtown San Francisco office with catered lunch five days a week, premium snacks and coffee, an in-building gym, and a dog-friendly environment.

FAQ

• What stage of growth is Ivo at?: We recently raised our Series B after growing 6x in 12 months.
• Is this a chill gig?: Startups are very hard, especially if they’re growing fast. You’ll have a ton of responsibility, and there’s always an enormous amount of stuff to do. It’s hard work but the payoff is uncapped.