About this role

Architect, build, and deploy LLM-powered applications (Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, LangChain, etc.) that integrate with firm systems.
Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, prompt-management frameworks, and secure APIs.
Collaborate with practice-group leaders to design solutions that enhance matter intake, document automation, and client collaboration.
Translate legal and operational workflows into elegant, maintainable code.
Partner with IT and data teams to ensure scalability, governance, and security.
Document standards, mentor peers, and help define De Novo’s AI engineering culture.

3+ years in software development with strong experience in Python, TypeScript/Node.js, or C#
Practical knowledge of Azure AI, OpenAI API, Bedrock, or Claude; experience with vector databases (Pinecone, FAISS, Azure AI Search)
Familiarity with RAG architectures, prompt engineering, and model evaluation
Proven ability to integrate AI with enterprise systems (e.g., M365, NetDocuments, 3E)
Comfort working in rapid-prototype environments that iterate weekly
Strong communication and collaboration skills—able to talk code with engineers and value with lawyers.

AI Developer

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