Supporting the design and development of full-stack Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI (GenAI) applications tailored to optimize legal and business workflows
Integrating both frontend and backend components to deliver robust and scalable solutions
Contributing to the entire lifecycle of ML/GenAI applications including concept, design, testing, releasing, and supporting
Developing ML/GenAI solutions in a professional manner and in accordance with established deliverable schedules and firm procedures
Working closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translating these into technical requirements for application development
Contributing to the ideation and development of solutions and collaborating with ML Engineers to transition prototypes into production where necessary
Participating in consultations with development staff, legal experts, end-users, and ML Engineers to elucidate system requirements and functionalities
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Requirements

Demonstrate proficiency with Python, including experience with libraries and frameworks relevant to ML/GenAI application development (e.g., LangChain)
Display proficiency with API development frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI) and knowledge of web standards relating to API development (e.g., CORS, OpenAPI)
Possess experience with modern web development frameworks and languages, including React, TypeScript, and Node.js, with experience building and maintaining front-end and back-end applications
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, engineering, data science, or related fields
A minimum of three (3) years of industry experience in full-stack AI application development
A minimum of three (3) years of Python industry experience
A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with agile teams

Benefits

Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonMachine LearningGenerative AILangChainAPI developmentDjangoFlaskFastAPIReactTypeScript

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingcross-functional teamworkrequirements gatheringideationattention to detailtime managementadaptabilityconfidentiality