Director - Generative AI/Software Engineering

  • New York, NY
  • Posted 3 days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 180,000.00 - 210,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Workflow
FOCUS
Professional Development
Jersey
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Ideation
Prototyping
Innovation
IT Architecture
Scrum
Estimating
Cloud Computing
Accountability
Sales
Software Development
Roadmaps
Partnership
Computer Science
Software Engineering
IT Management
People Management
C#
Microsoft Azure
React.js
Customer Facing
Microsoft Certified Professional
Servers
Prompt Engineering
GitHub
IaaS
DevOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Docker
Kubernetes
Management
Relationship Management
Conflict Resolution
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Leadership
Health Insurance
Build Tools
Legal
SaaS
Artificial Intelligence
Genetics
Authorization
Law
LOS
Recruiting

Job Details

Director, Generative AI Software Engineering - Hybrid NYC | $200K | SaaS Leader Wanted Drive cutting-edge GenAI innovation with React, C#, Azure, GitHub Copilot & Cursor/Devon. Must bring proven SaaS leadership.

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Salary: $180,000 - $210,000 per year

A bit about us:

Join Our Team at Litera: Where Legal Technology Meets Excellence

Litera has been at the forefront of legal technology innovation for over 25 years, crafting legal software to amplify impact and maximize efficiency. Developed by the best legal minds in the industry, our comprehensive suite of integrated legal tools is both powerful and user-friendly and simplifies the way modern firms manage core legal workflows, secure collaboration, and organize firm knowledge and experience. Every day, we help more than 2.3 million legal professionals focus on their craft.

Litera: Less busy work, more of your life's work.

Overview: As a Director of Generative AI Software Engineering at Litera, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about driving innovation in the legal technology space. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and collaborate with industry experts to deliver solutions that make a real difference in the legal profession.

Why join us?

Why Join Litera?

  • The company culture: We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment
  • Commitment to Employees: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact
  • Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team: Our is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey.
  • Career Growth and Development: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership roles

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $185,000 to $200,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Litera offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Details

About the Role

Litera is seeking an innovative and execution-focused Director of Generative AI Software Engineering to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of AI-driven solutions within our legal tech platform. In this highly visible leadership role, you will define and drive the roadmap for generative AI and autonomous systems, manage multiple SCRUM teams, and help scale impactful products at the intersection of AI, legal, and SaaS.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute the generative AI roadmap in alignment with business and engineering goals
Lead ideation, prototyping, and scaling of AI-driven solutions including LLMs, Copilots, and autonomous agents
Act as a creative, strategic leader to inspire engineering teams to push boundaries of innovation
Own technology architecture and development for complex, scalable SaaS products
Oversee daily activities and performance of multiple SCRUM teams
Monitor key engineering and operational metrics to drive consistent delivery excellence
Guide estimation of engineering efforts, planning for new features, and remediation of legacy code
Collaborate with Product Managers and Architects to deliver secure, performant, cloud-native applications
Promote transparency and accountability through data-driven processes across teams
Identify market gaps and align technology delivery to client needs and feedback
Lead cross-functional global collaboration with Product, Sales, and Customer Success teams
Shape our overall software development strategy, tooling, roadmaps, and best practices
Drive execution through structured 90, 120, and 180-day planning in partnership with executive leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field
15+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in technical leadership and people management
Deep expertise across full-stack development including C#, Azure, React, backend APIs, and front-end frameworks
SaaS product experience required, preferably in high-scale, customer-facing platforms
Proven track record leading AI initiatives (LLMs, agents, MCP Servers, prompt engineering)
Familiar with GitHub Copilot and either Cursor or Devon
Strong grasp of modern cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and CI/CD best practices (Docker, Kubernetes, APIs)
Ability to communicate and influence at all levels including C-suite
Comfortable managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams working on concurrent projects
Strategic thinker with a clear approach to goal setting and long-term planning
Highly collaborative, pragmatic, and passionate about execution in dynamic environments
Customer-first mindset with excellent relationship management and problem-solving skills

Why Join Litera?

At Litera, we empower legal professionals through innovative technology. Our team is global, mission-driven, and united by a passion for building tools that make a real impact in the legal world.
People-first culture: Collaboration, integrity, and growth are at the core of how we work
Global and inclusive: A diverse team committed to solving problems together
Career development: Defined pathways for leadership and technical advancement
Top-tier benefits: Health insurance, retirement plans, generous PTO, and work-life balance support
Purpose-driven impact: Help build tools used by legal teams worldwide to amplify their capabilities

Compensation and Location

Base Salary: $200,000 + 20% annual bonus
Potential for higher compensation for exceptional candidates
Must be NYC-based or willing to relocate; hybrid schedule expected
Applicants must have prior experience working in SaaS with comparable technology and AI maturity

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