
Lead Software Engineer – AI
Thomson Reuters
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • Minnesota • Missouri • United States
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Salary
💰 $127,400 - $236,600 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Innovate in a Startup-Like Environment
- Be part of a fast-moving, forward-thinking group creating AI-driven software for accounting professionals
- Design and implement backend services that power generative AI agents and orchestration systems
- Ensure AI-driven solutions are performant, reliable, and adaptable to real-world use cases
- Work closely with AI/ML engineers, frontend developers, product managers, and designers
- Develop and maintain backend services using Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL
- Implement AI orchestration systems integrating LLMs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other providers
- Design APIs and backend logic for real-time AI interactions
- Monitor and enhance system performance across millions of documents and AI driven interactions
- Lead teams of engineers, AI researchers, and product teams to translate AI capabilities into real-world applications
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Related Field, or Equivalent Experience
- 6-8 years of experience in backend development, building scalable web services and APIs
- Strong Python skills, with experience in FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS
- Experience in distributed systems, API and data model design
- Strong debugging skills and a track record of building production-grade software
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Passion for AI-driven software and new engineering paradigms
- A creative problem solver who enjoys exploring new technologies
- Dedicated to building high-quality, reliable AI-first systems
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Flexible vacation
- Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
- Access to the Headspace app
- Retirement savings
- 'tuition reimbursement
- Employee incentive programs
- Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
- Flexible work arrangements
- Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
- Hiring and mentorship assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonFastAPIPostgreSQLAPI designbackend developmentdistributed systemsdebuggingscalable web servicesAI orchestration systemsgenerative AI
Soft Skills
communicationcross-functional collaborationcreative problem solvingadaptabilityleadershippassion for AIinnovationteamworkdedication to qualityexploration of new technologies
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Computer EngineeringEquivalent Experience