About Us
EqualDocs is an early-stage Legal AI / contract intelligence (LegalTech) startup. Our MVP is live with real users, and we're in a fast iteration phase. We're currently fundraising and looking for someone who wants to grow with the company from this early point.
We're honest about where we are: pre-funding, small budget, moving fast, limited hand-holding. If you want everything specified for you before you start, this isn't the right fit — and that's okay. If you're energized by ownership and real product impact, read on.
The Role
Our CTO sets architecture and direction but does not have time to fix detailed bugs. So we need someone who can independently figure out what's wrong and fix bugs.
Most current work is Python backend bugs and React/Next.js UX & workflow issues: clicks that don't respond, broken multi-step flows, data not passing through correctly.
Responsibilities
- Independently diagnose and fix UX and workflow bugs from minimal descriptions
- Implement backend / API / data logic (Python — Flask/FastAPI)
- Make and collaborate on frontend changes (React / Next.js)
- Ship features end-to-end on a live product
- Test, deploy, and troubleshoot production issues
Interns take on the above in stages with clearer guidance.
Who We're Looking For
This is the core of the job, more than years of experience:
- Self-directed. You can run with a vague description, make reasonable assumptions, and ship — without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
- Proactive communicator. When you're stuck, you say so early instead of going silent.
- Comfortable across Python + React/Next.js (can read both ends and trace a bug yourself)
- Comfortable with the ambiguity and fast change of a pre-funding startup
- Strong execution, direct communication, open to feedback
Engineers: ~2–5 years building real products; able to work independently. Interns: strong personal/coursework projects showing you can build and debug on your own.
Nice to have: SaaS / AI / LegalTech / B2B experience; startup, open-source, or shipped-product experience; interest in long-term growth, conversion, or equity.
Québec Employment Integration Program (Important)
We especially welcome candidates eligible for Québec's Employment Integration Program (PRIIME), for example:
- New immigrants or visible-minority backgrounds
- Limited relevant professional experience in Québec / North America
- Currently unemployed, underemployed, or working below your qualifications
EqualDocs can work with Services Québec to apply for employment integration support and wage subsidies for eligible candidates. Details: https://www.quebec.ca/en/employment/find-job-internship/employment-assistance-programs/immigrants-visible-minorities/employment-integration
What We Offer
- Early Québec-based technical work / internship experience
- Real product, real users, real code — not training exercises
- Hands-on growth at the intersection of AI and law
- Inclusive, diverse, immigrant-friendly environment
- For high performers: pay increase post-funding, conversion to permanent, and equity potential
Pay: $48,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
