Software Development Manager, Clio

• Technical expertise: A strong background in software development and architecture, with hands-on experience in SaaS products
• Leadership experience: Proven ability to lead and grow teams, foster a collaborative culture, and inspire others to achieve their best work
• Strategic mindset: Ability to align technical initiatives with business objectives and prioritize effectively
• Collaboration skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building high-trust relationships across teams
• Problem-solving abilities: A creative and analytical approach to solving complex technical and business challenges

Desirable

• We are seeking a Software Development Manager to join our growing Engineering team
• This role is perfect for a hands-on technical leader who is passionate about AI-driven innovation, enjoys empowering teams, and thrives on delivering impactful solutions
• As a leader within Clio’s AI group, you will help prioritize efforts to deliver on the overarching AI strategy, execute on integrating AI solutions with Clio’s core products, and develop high performing teams, while helping transform the legal experience for our customers through cutting-edge technology
• Clio is on a mission to transform the legal experience for all
• Our AI team leverages NLP, GenAI, and other advanced ML technologies to deliver solutions that enhance productivity and streamline workflows for legal professionals
• As a Development Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and executing this vision
• Lead a high-performing team: Oversee a team of engineers and MLOps specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Prioritize work for strategic initiatives: Help define and execute the team’s roadmap, aligning ML solutions with Clio’s broader AI strategy and business goals
• Deliver impactful solutions: Ensure the successful design, development, and integration of ML models into Clio’s core product to enhance customer experiences
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with ML engineers and MLOps engineers, product management and design, and data teams across Clio to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Mentor and develop talent: Support the professional growth of your team through coaching, feedback, and development plans
• Promote engineering excellence: Uphold high standards for software development, including best practices in coding, testing, and deployment

• Company equity
• $500 contribution when you become a parent and/or guardian
• 4-week minimum vacation
• Work from home when you need to (role-specific)
• Parental leave options for moms and dads
• Customizable extended health benefits (including $2000 per year to spend on counseling)
• Wellness programs including an onsite naturopath physiotherapist, and RMT (location-dependent), healthy snacks, and exercise classes
• RRSP-matching

Modern law firms increasingly manage their work digitally but the lack of a specialised remote solution means that workflows have become fragmented. This leads to legal practice managers having to juggle multiple software solutions across various devices.