Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thomson Reuters is a global leader in providing trusted content and technology for professionals. They are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop AI-powered systems that enhance accounting workflows through automation and intelligence, working closely with a skilled team to innovate and build intelligent solutions.
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
Skills
- 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
- 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
- Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities
- 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
- Two paid volunteer days off annually
- 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
- Access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company Overview
Thomson Reuters (TSX/NDAQ: TRI) informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.tr.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Thomson Reuters has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 13 in 2025, 12 in 2024, 5 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.