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Thomson Reuters · 2 weeks ago

Lead Software Engineer AI - (Materia AI)

Eagan, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$147K/yr - $273K/yr

6+ years exp

Thomson Reuters is a global leader in providing trusted content and technology solutions. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will develop AI-powered systems to enhance accounting workflows through automation and intelligence, collaborating with a skilled team to build innovative solutions.

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Responsibilities

Design and build the backend for AI-native products focused accounting research and accounting workflows such as tax filing, tax advisory, and audit

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

Ensure backend systems are secure, scalable, and optimized for AI-driven applications

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, owning large projects or workstreams

Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement, exploring new AI technologies and methodologies

Assist in hiring and mentorship across the org

Qualification

PythonFastAPIPostgreSQLBackend developmentAI-driven systemsAPI designDistributed systemsDebuggingCollaborationProblem solving

Required

Bachelors 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

Preferred

Experience with AI-driven systems, agent-based architectures, or AI APIs from providers like OpenAI and Anthropic

Knowledge of vector databases, embeddings, or search-based AI

Strong opinions on backend testing strategies and automation

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset.

Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions.

Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.

Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency.

Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match.

Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee;

Optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee;

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts;

Fitness reimbursement;

Access to Employee Assistance Program;

Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee;

Access to 529 Plan;

Commuter benefits;

Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance;

Tuition Reimbursement;

Access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Company

Thomson Reuters

Glassdoor3.0

Thomson Reuters delivers critical information from the financial, legal, accounting, intellectual property, science, and media markets.

Founded in 2008

Toronto, Ontario, CAN

10001+ employees

http://thomsonreuters.com

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