Lead Software Engineer – AI

Thomson Reuters

Lead Software Engineer developing AI-powered systems enhancing accounting workflows for Thomson Reuters. Innovating in a hybrid work environment with a focus on backend services and AI integration.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeNew York City • Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $127,400 - $236,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDistributed SystemsPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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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