Thomson Reuters
Lead Software Engineer, CoCounsel Core Skills
Thomson Reuters, Frisco, Texas, United States, 75034
Lead Software Engineer, CoCounsel Core Skills
Thomson Reuters is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for CoCounsel Core Skills who will lead multiple significant projects, programs and business initiatives, demonstrating creativity and ingenuity. This role requires someone who delivers end-to-end technical solutions and solves complex, ambiguous problems.
About The Role
Write backend code for user-facing features that drive the CoCounsel application and platform capabilities to enable partners from around the company to reach our customers.
Develop delightful application code, easy-to-use framework and component libraries, and push the team to be efficient, productive, and nimble in a fast-moving field.
Bring deep expertise in backend engineering while thoughtfully considering frontend and platform implications—especially as evolving LLM capabilities require coordinated changes across the stack, from efficient server-side delivery to responsive client rendering.
Accept IC leadership; expect technical expertise, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, whether among peer engineers, stakeholders, or other leaders.
Work collaboratively with colleagues up and down the technical stack.
About You Required Qualifications
At least six years professional software development experience. Formal computer science education is a plus but is not required.
Experience in technical leadership such as mentoring other engineers, breaking features down into stories, discussing competing implementations, etc.
Deep expertise in back-end technologies and architectures (e.g., Python, FastAPI, API design).
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively, and a self-starter mentality with quick learning and adaptability.
Proven ability to execute both tactical and strategic solutions.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS/GCP, Kubernetes.
Track record of utilizing cutting-edge AI tooling and techniques.
Strong opinions about the future of LLM‑driven application UX.
What’s in it For You?
Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for office‑based roles while delivering a digitally and physically connected experience.
Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: Flex My Way policies to manage personal and professional responsibilities—caregiving, community giving back, time to refresh and reset.
Career Development and Growth: Culture of continuous learning and skill development; Grow My Way programming and skills‑first approach to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI‑enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans—including flexible vacation, two company‑wide Mental Health Days, Headspace app access, 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: Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities for pro‑bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives.
Making a Real‑World Impact: Helping customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency worldwide.
In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package including market‑competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, paid holidays, parental leave, sabbatical leave, and additional optional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, and tuition reimbursement.
Thomson Reuters complies with local laws requiring upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range for this role is $116,900 USD–$217,100 USD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors, including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an annual bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.
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. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency.
Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug‑free workplace. We make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities, and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. If you reside in the United States and require an accommodation in the recruiting process, you may contact our Human Resources Department at HR.Leave-Expert@thomsonreuters.com.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Software Development
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About The Role
Write backend code for user-facing features that drive the CoCounsel application and platform capabilities to enable partners from around the company to reach our customers.
Develop delightful application code, easy-to-use framework and component libraries, and push the team to be efficient, productive, and nimble in a fast-moving field.
Bring deep expertise in backend engineering while thoughtfully considering frontend and platform implications—especially as evolving LLM capabilities require coordinated changes across the stack, from efficient server-side delivery to responsive client rendering.
Accept IC leadership; expect technical expertise, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, whether among peer engineers, stakeholders, or other leaders.
Work collaboratively with colleagues up and down the technical stack.
About You Required Qualifications
At least six years professional software development experience. Formal computer science education is a plus but is not required.
Experience in technical leadership such as mentoring other engineers, breaking features down into stories, discussing competing implementations, etc.
Deep expertise in back-end technologies and architectures (e.g., Python, FastAPI, API design).
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively, and a self-starter mentality with quick learning and adaptability.
Proven ability to execute both tactical and strategic solutions.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS/GCP, Kubernetes.
Track record of utilizing cutting-edge AI tooling and techniques.
Strong opinions about the future of LLM‑driven application UX.
What’s in it For You?
Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for office‑based roles while delivering a digitally and physically connected experience.
Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: Flex My Way policies to manage personal and professional responsibilities—caregiving, community giving back, time to refresh and reset.
Career Development and Growth: Culture of continuous learning and skill development; Grow My Way programming and skills‑first approach to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI‑enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans—including flexible vacation, two company‑wide Mental Health Days, Headspace app access, 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: Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities for pro‑bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives.
Making a Real‑World Impact: Helping customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency worldwide.
In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package including market‑competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, paid holidays, parental leave, sabbatical leave, and additional optional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, and tuition reimbursement.
Thomson Reuters complies with local laws requiring upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range for this role is $116,900 USD–$217,100 USD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors, including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an annual bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.
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. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency.
Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug‑free workplace. We make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities, and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. If you reside in the United States and require an accommodation in the recruiting process, you may contact our Human Resources Department at HR.Leave-Expert@thomsonreuters.com.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Software Development
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