Java Backend Engineer Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>About Eve<br></strong><br>Eve is redefining legal technology for plaintiff law firms, and we're building the team that will take us there. We help firms handle more cases, recover more for clients, and grow with AI that works across every stage of a case, from intake through resolution. The next generation of great plaintiff firms will be AI-Native, and Eve is how they get there. But what makes Eve different isn't just the product. It's how we build it. If you're someone who takes ownership, stays curious, and wants to build AI that's already changing how&nbsp;&nbsp;law is practiced, this is where you belong.</p>
<p><strong>Product-market fit:</strong> Eve is trusted by over 1000+ law firms, and we’re growing fast.<br><strong>Backed by top investors:</strong> We’ve raised over $160M from world-class partners including Spark Capital, Andreessen Horowitz(A16z), Menlo Ventures, and Lightspeed.<br><strong>Built by a world-class team: </strong>Engineers, designers, and operators from places like Scale, Meta, Airbnb, Cruise, Square, Rubrik, and Lyft are building Eve from the ground up.<br><strong>AI-Native from day one: </strong>We’re on the bleeding edge of AI, collaborating directly with teams at OpenAI and Anthropic to build best-in-class AI workflows tailored for legal work.<br><strong>Explosive growth:</strong> We are growing 2X revenue Quarter over Quarter.</p>
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<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">As a Product Engineer at Eve, you won't be handed a spec and asked to execute. You'll be a core decision-maker, working in a small, fast-moving pod alongside designers and engineers to own problems end-to-end with no red tape. You'll help shape what we build, not just how we build it.&nbsp;That means joining customer calls, hearing feedback directly from plaintiff firms, and using what you learn to drive product direction. You'll see the impact of your work in real time.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">You'll be building AI-native workflows that handle some of the most complex work in legal operations, on a fast shipping cadence that rewards iteration. We hold a high bar, learn from our users constantly, and believe every release should move the needle. If you want a role where your fingerprints are on the product and the work you do helps law firms deliver justice to more people, this is it.<br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What You'll Do:&nbsp;</strong></span></p>
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<li><strong>Develop Core Software:</strong>&nbsp;Build, ship, and maintain features that make up Eve’s core product.</li>
<li><strong>Drive Product Direction:</strong>&nbsp;Collaborate with the team to understand user needs, define new features, and decide on implementation strategies.</li>
<li><strong>Full-Stack Development:</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Own backend systems end-to-end, architecture, implementation, deployment, monitoring, and iteration Collaborate with frontend, ML, and product teams to translate ideas into robust, scalable features.</li>
<li><strong>AI Integration:</strong> Design and build AI-native solutions that power and streamline every aspect of law firm operations, creating tools that transform how legal work gets done.</li>
<li><strong>Rapid Deployment:</strong>&nbsp;Embrace a fast shipping cadence, continuously iterating based on user feedback.</li>
<li><strong>Work with Customers:</strong> You work with customers directly to solve their problems - innovate and iterate.</li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></span></p>
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<li><strong>Product Ownership:</strong>&nbsp;You have a proven track record of building incredible products and thrive in environments where you’re the primary decision-maker for your projects.</li>
<li><strong>Full-Stack Proficiency:</strong> Deep understanding of distributed systems, scalability, reliability, and performance tradeoffs. You’re strongest on back-end systems, but willing to step into front-end work when needed.</li>
<li><strong>AI Enthusiasm:</strong>&nbsp;Experience or strong interest in building with AI and a desire to gain more experience creating production applications using AI.</li>
<li><strong>Speed and Efficiency:</strong>&nbsp;You value shipping quickly and iterating based on real-world usage.</li>
<li><strong>Collaboration and Autonomy:</strong>&nbsp;You enjoy working collaboratively but are also highly effective when working independently.</li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><em>Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, interview performance, and the scope and level of the role and candidate.</em></p></div><div class="title">US Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$195,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$300,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div class="section page-centered" data-qa="closing-description">
<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>
<p>💰 Competitive Salary &amp; Equity<br>💹 401(k) Program with Employer Matching<br>⚕️ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance<br>🩼 Short Term and Long Term Disability<br>🚗 Commuter Benefits<br>🧑‍💻 Autonomous Work Environment<br>🖥️ Workplace Setup Reimbursement<br>🏠 Telecomm Stipend<br>🏝 Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays<br>🚀 Quarterly Team Gatherings<br>🥪 In office Perks</p>
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>*In office employees only</em></span></div>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Eve Legal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to your recruiter.<br></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</em></span></p>
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