Head of Backend Platform & Systems
Harvey AI
San Francisco, CA · Posted November 5, 2026
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Harvey AI is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Backend Platform to lead a team building the core abstractions, frameworks, and services that power Harvey’s backend systems. You will shape architecture, drive platform improvements, and mentor engineers to deliver reliable...