Senior Software Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer Are you excited about building AI-driven software that redefines how professionals work? Join a dynamic and highly skilled team at Thomson Reuters, where we combine the agility and innovation of a startup with the stability and resources of a global leader. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing AI-powered systems that enhance accounting workflows through automation, intelligence, and seamless orchestration. About the Role In this role as a Senior Backend Engineer, you will: Innovate in a startup-like environment Work with top AI and software development experts, leveraging cutting-edge technology to build intelligent and scalable systems This role is for the CoCounsel for Accounting team, formed from the recent acquisition of the startup Materia Collaborate across functions to build robust services that support generative AI experiences Help to build out our core AI interfaces such as Conversations, Workspaces, Grid, and Knowledge Base Key Responsibilities Backend Development & AI Integration: Develop and maintain backend services using Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL Implement AI orchestration systems integrating LLMs from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and others Design APIs and backend logic for real-time AI interactions Help to design our AI Platform to automate many different AI-driven tasks across the accounting domain Performance & Scalability: 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 Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with AI researchers, engineers, and product teams to translate AI capabilities into real-world applications Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement, exploring new AI technologies and methodologies About You You are a fit for the position of Senior Backend Engineer if your background includes: Required Experience & Skills Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Related Field, or Equivalent Experience 4+ years of experience in backend development, building scalable web services and APIs. Strong Python skills, with experience in FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS. Experience in 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 Skills & Experience 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. What's in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, 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. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC.