Backend Engineer at Lexroom (Milan, Italy)
Lexroom· Milan, Italy· €40k–€100k·
Role details
Hybrid Work · Health Insurance · Meal Vouchers · Performance Bonuses · Team Retreats & Off-Sites · Equity Package
Summary
Design and build robust, scalable APIs and backend services using Python, Django, or FastAPI. Own backend architecture for core product features, optimize database performance across SQL, NoSQL, and Vector stores, and integrate LLM and NLP capabilities into the AI platform.
Job description
At Lexroom lexroom.ai/, we’re not just building software; we’re revolutionizing the way legal professionals work.
Our mission?
To empower lawyers, law firms and companies with a world-class AI product that saves time, boosts productivity, and redefine what’s possible in the legal world.
To become the most innovative AI company in Italy.
To build the new sales standard, the sales school for B2B sales in Italy.
We’re changing the game, and we’re doing it with a team of rockstars who are looking for their next big challenge and ambition.
WHY LEXROOM lexroom.ai
- Shape the Future: Be part of the team that’s leading the AI revolution for legal professionals.
- Grow with Rockstars: Collaborate with industry-leading talents in an environment that values creativity, ambition, and growth.
- Make an Impact: Your work will directly influence how lawyers around the world practice law—more efficiently, effectively, and intelligently.
At Lexroom lexroom.ai/, we don’t just promise career growth; we promise a journey of learning, impact, and purpose. Ready to change the world of law?
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Design and build robust, scalable APIs and backend services using Python with Django or FastAPI.
- Own the backend architecture of core product features: from data modelling to deployment.
- Optimize database performance across SQL, NoSQL, and Vector stores — for speed, reliability, and AI-readiness.
- Develop and improve backend services that integrate LLM and NLP capabilities into our product, building on top of our AI platform.
- Collaborate with frontend and product teams through well-defined, reliable API contracts.
- Uphold engineering standards through code reviews, testing, and CI/CD best practices.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- 3+ years of backend development experience, with strong Python skills.
- Solid experience with Django or FastAPI in production environments.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure fundamentals.
- Experience with modern databases — relational, document-based, or vector (a plus).
- Strong understanding of Git workflows, API design, and software engineering principles.
- Experience or genuine interest in ML/NLP and LLM integrations is a significant plus.
- Familiarity with AI developer tools and ecosystems — such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI API, Anthropic Claude, or similar frameworks — is a plus.
- Proactive, ownership-driven mindset — you flag problems, propose solutions, and follow through.
WHAT SETS US APART
An Exceptional Team
At lexroom.ailexroom.ai lexroom.ai, you’ll work alongside top talent in tech and legal AI.
Our focused teams operate with purpose and autonomy, so every contribution delivers visible results.
You’ll collaborate with people who pair innovation with rigor, curiosity with discipline, ambition with depth.
Growth that Matters
We hire exceptional people to make a difference—and we give them space to lead.
Your work will shape the future of legal technology and set new standards for the field.
Impact is defined by vision and execution, not by age or title. If you’re ready to take responsibility, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and lead high-stakes projects.
Rewarding Your Contribution
We value excellence and share success:
- Annual Salary Range: €40,000 – €100,000
- Equity Package: Align your growth with the company’s long-term success.
BENEFITS THAT MATTER
- Hybrid Work: Flexibility to balance remote work with in-person collaboration at our Milan HQ.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to ensure peace of mind.
- Meal Vouchers: Daily support to make your lunch breaks easier.
- Performance Bonuses: Rewards tied directly to measurable results.
- Team Retreats & Off-sites: Dedicated time to connect, collaborate, and spark bold ideas.
At Lexroom lexroom.ai/, we’re driven by bold ambitions and a passion for excellence. We’re building something great, and that requires dedication, hard work, and a commitment to continuous growth. If you’re excited about the opportunity to challenge yourself, work hard and make a real impact, then we’d love to see your application.
Why work at Lexroom
- Culture: Described as "international and multicultural" with specialists in law, engineering, data science, product, and customer success. Values include precision, transparency, accountability, and real impact.
- Work Environment: 5 offices across Europe (Milan, Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin). Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated, but the distributed office network suggests flexibility.
- Impact: Opportunity to "transform the daily lives of thousands of professionals" and solve complex problems in a high-stakes domain.
- Team: 120+ employees working alongside experts in AI and law. Described as a place where "ego stays at the door" and genuine collaboration is valued.
- Growth: Fast-growing startup with significant funding, offering the chance to build at scale and "set new standards" in legal tech.