Full Stack Software Engineer (North America)

Full Stack Software Engineer

Patlytics is the fastest-growing AI-native patent intelligence platform, transforming how IP is protected and monetized at scale. Our advanced LLMs and generative AI engine—custom-built for intellectual property—power every phase of the patent workflow from invention disclosure through litigation, delivering citation-backed insights with unprecedented accuracy and speed.

With teams across the globe we're building a global company fueled by exceptional talent and bold ideas. Our rapid expansion is driven by people who bring entrepreneurial energy, intellectual curiosity, and a shared commitment to setting the global standard for AI-powered IP intelligence. We're creating a culture where diverse perspectives shape breakthrough innovation and every voice contributes to transforming how the world protects ideas.

The Role

As a Full Stack Engineer at Patlytics, you'll own full-stack features end-to-end on a platform used by Fortune 500 legal and IP teams, shipping work that directly shapes how the world's largest companies protect their ideas. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and designers, to deliver exceptional user experiences and drive the development of our AI-powered patent software.

As a Full Stack Engineer, you'll:

• Build features across our Python/FastAPI backend, Next.js frontend, and LLM inference pipeline, each serving millions of patent analysis requests
• Work on our core backend service, AI platform, and data pipeline service to provide a scalable and stable Patlytics' user experience
• Work with engineers, product managers, designers, and stakeholders across the company to bring new features and products to Patlytics' customers
• Collaborate with other engineers to deliver, architect and improve our systems
• Implement best practices to improve the engineering team's development experience
• Optimize both frontend and backend applications for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring smooth performance across various components in our tech stack
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in full stack development, and actively contribute ideas and suggestions to improve our development processes.
• Recognize impediments to our efficiency as a team ("technical debt"), propose and implement solutions. Have real authority to act on it, not just flag it
• Participate and solve critical production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack

About You

• A strong technical background, with 4+ years of experience in Full Stack and API development within an agile software development team
• Experience in JavaScript (TypeScript experience preferred)
• Experience with React (Next.js), TailwindCSS, state management libraries including Redux or Zustand, data fetching libraries including TanStack query or SWR
• Strong working experience with SQL and Python in production
• Strong sense of product ownership, with experience driving projects from ideation to completion autonomously
• Strong interpersonal skills that demonstrate empathy and the ability to distill technical concepts into digestible pieces
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, start up environment and work with extreme ambiguity to deliver on outcomes

Bonus

• Strong technical writing skills
• Hands on experience working with AI applications
• Experience developing open source software and developer tools

We Offer

• Comprehensive health coverage – Medical, dental, vision, plus FSA, commuter benefits, and health advocacy through Rightway
• Mental health & wellness support – Access to Spring Health and Headspace, plus "Mental Escape Days" to recharge when you need it
• Immediate 401(k) enrollment – No waiting period to start saving for your future
• Generous time off – Unlimited PTO, 12 paid company holidays, plus a full week off during our Holiday Break
• Family-first policies – Paid parental leave to support you during life's biggest moments
• Invest in yourself – Professional development budget, gym membership stipend, and learning opportunities
• Celebrate what matters – Birthday and work anniversary recognition, plus generous employee referral bonuses
• Hybrid work environment (open to remote pending location), while staying connected with a passionate and talented team