Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer
Disco
1,001-5,000 employees
Cloud-based e-discovery platform powered by AI
No salary listed
London, UK
In Person
Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.
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- 7-10+ years of relevant experience in software development, with a focus on SaaS or cloud-based applications.
- Experience in leading or playing key roles in significant software projects, showing an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Close collaboration in planning and implementing features. They must align backend architecture with front-end design and user experience.
- Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Experience in creating, deploying, and managing containers.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI) for automated testing and deployment of microservices.
- Proficient in designing and architecting microservices systems, including advanced concepts like distributed data management and event-driven architectures.
- Expertise in implementing complex microservices, advanced use of containerization and orchestration, and setting up CI/CD pipelines for microservices.
- Knowledge of system architecture, design patterns, and best practices in software development.
- Skilled in designing and operating software in a Cloud Provider, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Skilled in cloud-based data storage, such as Relational Databases, NoSQL Stores, data caches, etc.
- Skilled in analytical abilities and problem-solving, capable of addressing complex technical challenges.
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies, and a mindset geared towards innovation and continuous improvement.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, essential for collaborating effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment with various stakeholders and team members, especially from architectural perspectives.
- Skilled in programming languages and frameworks commonly used in SaaS development. In particular, Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, as well as a deep understanding of software engineering principles.
- Skilled in designing and developing RESTful APIs, understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols, and proficiency in API documentation.
- Familiarity with server management, network configurations, and an understanding of cloud services (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Knowledge of various stages of the SDLC, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Authorization to work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship now or in the future. DISCO is not currently sponsoring visas.
- Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provides technical leadership in project teams, mentor and guide more junior engineers, and contribute to technical decision-making.
- Performance Optimization: Focuses on designing systems for high performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Works with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, developers, and executives, to align architectural designs with business needs and customer expectations.
- Proficient Software Development: Designs, develops, and maintains sophisticated software solutions, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and meet business requirements with architectural excellence. Responsible for System Design & Grooming for features for a subsystem.
- Code Quality and Optimization: Upholds and enhances code quality through rigorous review processes, optimization techniques, and adherence to best practices.
- Technical Problem Solving: Tackles complex technical challenges, employing a problem-solving approach with innovative solutions.
- Collaboration and Communication: Works effectively within the engineering team and cross-functional teams, collaborating with other engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders, contributing to project planning and execution.
- Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Stays updated with the latest technology trends and advancements, continually enhancing skills and knowledge, bringing innovative ideas to the team.
- Technical Documentation: Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility of information.
- Experience with developing, maintaining and monitoring large-scale, high-availability software systems.
- Experience with designing and developing from a Security Perspective.
- Experience leveraging observability systems (logging, metrics, traces) to monitor and debug production subsystems and generate business level metrics.
- Experience selecting and extending 3rd party components (commercial or open source) that provide operational leverage.
- Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with an emphasis on a well-maintained testing pyramid.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and practices.
- Experience using feature or release toggles as a code branching strategy.
- Experience with Contract-first designing and negotiating with other systems.
- Experience contributing to technical documentation.
DISCO provides a cloud-based e-discovery platform for legal teams, including law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. It helps identify, collect, and produce electronically stored information for legal cases. The platform uses artificial intelligence to speed up and improve the accuracy of document reviews and supports internal investigations, complex litigation, and FOIA requests. It uses a flat-rate pricing model based on data volume (gigabytes), which makes costs predictable, and runs on AWS for data security and 24/7 access. It emphasizes ease of use, scalability, secure data sharing, and access to dedicated e-discovery professionals. Overall, its goal is to give legal teams a secure, scalable tool that handles large data sets efficiently without surprise costs.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2013
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Cecilia AI revenue surged 600% in Q4 2025 amid 14% software growth to $35.1M.
- Q1 2026 revenue hit $41.9M up 14% with net loss narrowing 32% to $9.6M.
- Jefferies raised price target to $8 in 2025 as Cecilia tripled customer base.
What critics are saying
- Relativity erodes market share with AI-native platform for AmLaw 100 firms in 6-12 months.
- Everlaw captures mid-market via 20-30% lower pricing and 40% faster reviews in 3-9 months.
- OpenAI's legal AI model automates 70% of tasks, bypassing DISCO in 12-18 months.
What makes Disco unique
- DISCO delivers cloud-native AI eDiscovery platform founded by lawyers in 2012.
- Cecilia AI enables agentic reasoning across millions of documents at no extra cost.
- Predictable per-gigabyte pricing eliminates ingest fees for transparent budgeting.
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↑ 0%CS Disco, an Austin-based legal technology company, reported a fourth-quarter loss of $8.5 million, or 13 cents per share. Adjusted losses came to 4 cents per share, with revenue reaching $41.2 million for the period. For the full year, the company posted a loss of $44.4 million, or 72 cents per share, on revenue of $156.8 million. Looking ahead, CS Disco expects first-quarter revenue between $39 million and $41.5 million. Full-year revenue is projected in the range of $167 million to $177 million.
DISCO, a legal technology company, reported fourth-quarter software revenue of $35.1 million, up 14% year-over-year, with total revenue reaching $41.2 million. For fiscal year 2025, software revenue grew 12% to $134 million, whilst total revenue increased 8% to $156.8 million. The company's GAAP net loss improved to $44.4 million for the full year, compared to $55.8 million in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $10.2 million from $18.7 million the previous year. Revenue from DISCO's Cecilia AI platform and Auto Review surged over 600% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior year. The company launched what it calls the industry's first scaled agentic AI tool for eDiscovery and introduced a new AI-inclusive pricing model based on data volume. For fiscal 2026, DISCO projects software revenue between $145.5 million and $152.5 million.
DISCO, a litigation technology company, has announced an all-inclusive platform combining its eDiscovery, Cecilia AI, deposition management and timeline capabilities at a single transparent price. The platform will include the company's newly announced agentic AI solution for eDiscovery at no additional charge. The offering features eDiscovery Premier technology, Cecilia AI-powered legal tools, and deposition management capabilities previously sold separately as Case Builder. DISCO has also introduced simplified pricing based on a single per-gigabyte rate on processed data with no ingest fees. CEO Eric Friedrichsen said the platform addresses the inadequacy of one-off eDiscovery products as generative AI capabilities evolve. The company will showcase the new platform at Legalweek. DISCO trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker LAW.
DISCO, a litigation technology company, has announced the legal industry's first scaled agentic AI tool for fact investigation and eDiscovery. The enhancement to DISCO's Cecilia Q&A platform adds an autonomous, multi-step reasoning engine that delivers more detailed results across large datasets. The cloud-native agentic tool is designed for complex eDiscovery environments common in modern litigation, capable of handling millions of documents and terabytes of data. According to CEO Eric Friedrichsen, the technology transforms document reviews from routine exercises into strategic litigation tools by recognising nuanced connections and enabling deeper analysis. The agentic Cecilia capabilities will be widely available later this year at no additional cost to customers. DISCO is showcasing the tool at Legalweek, where interested customers can request demonstrations.
CS Disco, a legal tech company, received a price target increase to $8 from $6 by Jefferies analyst Brent Thill, who maintained a Hold rating. The analyst noted that while 2026 will see continued AI monetisation, the company needs faster growth to address investor concerns about AI disruption. In Q3 2025, CS Disco reported 13% year-over-year revenue growth to $40.9 million, with software revenue up 17%. The company's GenAI tool, Cecilia AI, saw its customer base more than triple compared to the previous year. Despite revenue gains, adjusted EBITDA remained slightly negative at $297,000 as the company prioritises strategic investments in product development and market expansion. CS Disco provides cloud-native and AI-powered legal products for ediscovery, document review and case management.