Senior AI Software Engineer
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About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration.
About the Role
The Senior AI Software Engineer is an integral part of Lathams Technology & Information Services role will be responsible for supporting the design and development of fullstack Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI (GenAI) applications tailored to optimize legal and business workflows as well as integrating both frontend and backend components to deliver robust and scalable solutions. This role will be located in either our New Yorkor Downtown Los Angelesoffice.Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and inoffice presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Contributing to the entire lifecycle of ML/GenAI applications including concept design testing releasing and supporting
- Developing ML/GenAI solutions in a professional manner and in accordance with established deliverable schedules and firm procedures
- Working closely with crossfunctional teams to understand business requirements and translating these into technical requirements for application development
- Contributing to the ideation and development of solutions and collaborating with ML Engineers to transition prototypes into production where necessary
- Participating in consultations with development staff legal experts endusers and ML Engineers to elucidate system requirements and functionalities
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate proficiency with Python including experience with libraries and frameworks relevant to ML/GenAI application development (e.g. LangChain)
- Display proficiency with API development frameworks (e.g. Django Flask FastAPI) and knowledge of web standards relating to API development (e.g. CORS OpenAPI)
- Possess experience with modern web development frameworks and languages including React TypeScript and with experience building and maintaining frontend and backend applications
And have:
- A bachelors degree or equivalent in computer science information systems engineering data science or related fields
- A minimum of three (3) years of industry experience in fullstack AI application development
- A minimum of three (3) years of Python industry experience
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with agile teams
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Wellbeing programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources wellbeing events and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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Pay Range
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
