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Thomson Reuters · 2 days ago

Lead Software Engineer AI - (Materia AI)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$147K/yr - $273K/yr

6+ years exp

Thomson Reuters is a global leader combining innovation with stability, and they are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop AI-powered systems that enhance accounting workflows. In this role, you will innovate in a startup-like environment, build AI-driven systems, and collaborate across functions to deliver robust services supporting generative AI experiences.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Backend DevelopmentPythonAI IntegrationAPI DesignFastAPIPostgreSQLDistributed SystemsAWSCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingCollaboration

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

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

Career Development and Growth

Industry Competitive Benefits

Culture

Social Impact

Making a Real-World Impact

Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs

Competitive 401k plan with company match

Competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave

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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