Thomson Reuters

Lead Software Engineer – AI

Thomson Reuters

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York CityMinnesotaMissouriUnited States

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Salary

💰 $127,400 - $236,600 per year

Job Level

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