Software Engineer; Python or PHP

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Software Engineer (Python or PHP) to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title:
Software Engineer (Python or PHP)

Job REQ

Position Type:
Full Time

Location: SFO CA (Remote)

We are looking for strong software engineering talent with hands‑on experience applying AI or ML in real-world systems. As part of the Legal Operations engineering group, you will deliver production-grade AI/ML solutions, build microservices, and work across Client’s technical infrastructure. Although familiarity with Client’s internal tools and platforms is not required at the start, successful candidates should be eager and able to pick them up quickly.

• Design, develop, and maintain production-quality software systems that support AI/ML-powered legal operations workflows.
• Build microservices and backend components using Python, Hack, or PHP. Implement AI engineering workflows, including data processing, model integration, and deployment pipelines on top of ML engineering foundations.
• Collaborate with ML engineers, AI engineers, legal domain experts, and cross-functional partners to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Integrate models into Client’s infrastructure and optimize them for scalability, latency, and reliability.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, code reviews, documentation, and best engineering practices.
• Quickly upskill in Client-specific tools, platforms, and infrastructure necessary for engineering and model deployment.
• Ensure high code quality, test coverage, and adherence to security, privacy, and compliance needs relevant to legal domain systems.

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong backend software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in at least one of:
  Python, Hack, PHP.
• Experience building microservices or distributed backend systems.
• Hands-on experience using AI or ML in production or applied contexts.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and learn new tools rapidly.

• Pay Range Minimum: $92000/annum
• Pay Range Maximum: $141000/annum

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to  for investigation.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program;

401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries.

We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best