[Remote] Lead Software Engineer AI - (Materia AI)
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
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