Thomson Reuters
Staff Software Engineer – AI (Westlaw AI)
Thomson Reuters, Frisco, Texas, United States, 75034
Staff Software Engineer – AI (Westlaw AI)
Join Thomson Reuters as a Staff Software Engineer – AI, where you will develop AI‑driven software that transforms how professionals work. This role involves leading the development of intelligent systems across legal, tax, risk, and compliance domains.
Responsibilities
Design and lead the implementation of complex, enterprise‑scale AI systems, including sophisticated multi‑component pipelines, advanced retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) architectures, and autonomous AI agents with multi‑step reasoning capabilities.
Architect scalable AI model integration strategies for production software through robust APIs, distributed data pipelines, and microservices architectures.
Lead the adaptation and customization of AI models for specialized domains, driving innovation in expert systems for legal, tax, fraud, and compliance.
Define technical solutions for AI system architecture across the organization.
Drive Innovation & Technical Strategy
Lead evaluation and scalable adoption of cutting‑edge AI technologies to solve complex business challenges.
Oversee proof‑of‑concept projects and guide technical feasibility assessments for new AI‑driven features.
Stay at the forefront of AI research and emerging technologies, translating insights into actionable technical roadmaps.
Drive innovation initiatives and establish the organization’s position in emerging AI technology areas.
Provide Senior Technical Leadership
Lead senior technical discussions and translate high‑level business requirements into complete technical specifications.
Mentor a team of senior and junior Software Engineers, fostering technical growth and career development.
Champion new MLOps and LLMOps practices across the organization, leading both design and implementation initiatives.
Serve as a senior thought leader, driving technical discussions in executive forums and representing the organization at industry conferences and events.
Champion Security, Quality & Operational Excellence
Design and implement comprehensive testing frameworks, monitoring systems, and observability solutions for AI model performance at scale.
Lead compliance initiatives ensuring adherence to ethical AI principles, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct advanced systems analysis and drive operational improvements across AI lifecycle management.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with AI researchers, senior engineering leadership, design, and product teams to translate AI capabilities into market‑leading applications.
Drive optimization of AI system performance across multiple dimensions including latency, resource usage, cost, and user experience.
Lead strategy initiatives for production feature enhancement and advanced AI applications informed through technical expertise and market understanding.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience; Master’s preferred.
8+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 4 years in senior or lead roles focused on AI/ML.
Expert‑level proficiency in Python and extensive experience with AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX).
Deep understanding of LLM architectures, advanced training methodologies, and distributed agent system design.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with large‑scale enterprise data (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and advanced knowledge of vector databases, semantic search, and information retrieval systems.
Domain expertise in legal, tax, accounting, or other regulated industries.
Track record of successful AI product launches and scaling AI systems to enterprise customers.
Portfolio demonstrating leadership in innovative LLM‑based solutions and AI product development.
Experience with AI governance, model risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Publications, patents, or speaking experience in AI/ML domains.
Benefits
Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment (2‑3 days a week in the office depending on the role).
Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: Flex My Way policies, work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
Career Development and Growth: Continuous learning programs and skills‑first approach.
Industry Competitive Benefits: Flexible vacation, two company‑wide Mental Health Days, Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Inclusive values of Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge Your Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Two paid volunteer days off annually and ESG initiatives.
Real‑World Impact: Supporting justice, truth, and transparency worldwide.
Compensation Base compensation range (US locations): $147,000 – $273,000. Eligibility for an Annual Bonus based on enterprise and individual performance. Total Reward program includes flexible and supportive benefits and wellbeing programs.
About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media.
Equal Employment Opportunity Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, contact HR.Leave‑Expert@thomsonreuters.com. Learn more about protecting yourself from fraudulent job postings here and visit thomsonreuters.com for more information.
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Responsibilities
Design and lead the implementation of complex, enterprise‑scale AI systems, including sophisticated multi‑component pipelines, advanced retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) architectures, and autonomous AI agents with multi‑step reasoning capabilities.
Architect scalable AI model integration strategies for production software through robust APIs, distributed data pipelines, and microservices architectures.
Lead the adaptation and customization of AI models for specialized domains, driving innovation in expert systems for legal, tax, fraud, and compliance.
Define technical solutions for AI system architecture across the organization.
Drive Innovation & Technical Strategy
Lead evaluation and scalable adoption of cutting‑edge AI technologies to solve complex business challenges.
Oversee proof‑of‑concept projects and guide technical feasibility assessments for new AI‑driven features.
Stay at the forefront of AI research and emerging technologies, translating insights into actionable technical roadmaps.
Drive innovation initiatives and establish the organization’s position in emerging AI technology areas.
Provide Senior Technical Leadership
Lead senior technical discussions and translate high‑level business requirements into complete technical specifications.
Mentor a team of senior and junior Software Engineers, fostering technical growth and career development.
Champion new MLOps and LLMOps practices across the organization, leading both design and implementation initiatives.
Serve as a senior thought leader, driving technical discussions in executive forums and representing the organization at industry conferences and events.
Champion Security, Quality & Operational Excellence
Design and implement comprehensive testing frameworks, monitoring systems, and observability solutions for AI model performance at scale.
Lead compliance initiatives ensuring adherence to ethical AI principles, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct advanced systems analysis and drive operational improvements across AI lifecycle management.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with AI researchers, senior engineering leadership, design, and product teams to translate AI capabilities into market‑leading applications.
Drive optimization of AI system performance across multiple dimensions including latency, resource usage, cost, and user experience.
Lead strategy initiatives for production feature enhancement and advanced AI applications informed through technical expertise and market understanding.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience; Master’s preferred.
8+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 4 years in senior or lead roles focused on AI/ML.
Expert‑level proficiency in Python and extensive experience with AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX).
Deep understanding of LLM architectures, advanced training methodologies, and distributed agent system design.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with large‑scale enterprise data (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and advanced knowledge of vector databases, semantic search, and information retrieval systems.
Domain expertise in legal, tax, accounting, or other regulated industries.
Track record of successful AI product launches and scaling AI systems to enterprise customers.
Portfolio demonstrating leadership in innovative LLM‑based solutions and AI product development.
Experience with AI governance, model risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Publications, patents, or speaking experience in AI/ML domains.
Benefits
Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment (2‑3 days a week in the office depending on the role).
Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: Flex My Way policies, work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
Career Development and Growth: Continuous learning programs and skills‑first approach.
Industry Competitive Benefits: Flexible vacation, two company‑wide Mental Health Days, Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Inclusive values of Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge Your Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Two paid volunteer days off annually and ESG initiatives.
Real‑World Impact: Supporting justice, truth, and transparency worldwide.
Compensation Base compensation range (US locations): $147,000 – $273,000. Eligibility for an Annual Bonus based on enterprise and individual performance. Total Reward program includes flexible and supportive benefits and wellbeing programs.
About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media.
Equal Employment Opportunity Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, contact HR.Leave‑Expert@thomsonreuters.com. Learn more about protecting yourself from fraudulent job postings here and visit thomsonreuters.com for more information.
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