Lead Software Engineer - CoCounsel AI Applications

Thomson Reuters • Frisco, TX

75d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Thomson Reuters, we're revolutionizing how legal professionals work through cutting-edge generative AI solutions. As Lead Software Engineer of CoCounsel AI Applications, you'll will develop next generation CoCounsel product to transform the legal industry. About the role: As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: Be a Developer/Programmer- Develop software applications by understanding user needs, writing well-designed code, conducting validation/testing, and executing full SDLC from design through release. Be a Team Player- Work in a collaborative team-oriented environment, share information, value diverse ideas, provide code reviews, partner with business, architects, developers, and testers on cross-functional and remote teams. Be Curious & Innovative- Continuously update yourself with next-generation technology, development tools, and contribute to process development practices. Be an Agile Person- Contribute to all aspects of an Agile software development process including design, programming, testing, documentation, and quality assurance. Possess effective time management skills with a strong sense of urgency and a desire to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment to deliver solutions against established timelines. Be an Effective Communicator - Articulate complex technical issues, escalate issues or risks, share ideas, participate in peer reviews, and exhibit strong listening skills.Work with the business owners to translate requirements into actionable stories for the development resources.Create and archive technical documentation artifacts. Be a Technical Leader- Take responsibility for the performance, security, reliability, and quality as well as implement changes for improving the efficiency of technical components following industry best practices. Provide technical advice and estimates to management and contribute to the technical direction to be followed for new product development. Understand business requirements and set technical strategies and roadmaps for the system. Identify strategic/tactical solutions and provides risk assessments and recommendations to business and technology leadership. Be a Mentor- Lead the development team through all phases of the software development lifecycle. Mentor/coach technical team members to reinforce best practices, coding standards, security best practices, design choices to help develop team members and the overall team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional software development teams
• 5+ years of experience in software development and a proven track record leading the development of scalable, web-based solutions.
• Strong Experience with modern UI frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, or similar), TypeScript, Node.js, and Python.
• Comfortable with AI technologies, including GenAI concepts like prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and fine-tuning.
• People oriented
• Excellent presentation skills, problem-solving and analytical
• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of SCRUM Agile methodology
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

• Develop software applications by understanding user needs, writing well-designed code, conducting validation/testing, and executing full SDLC from design through release.
• Work in a collaborative team-oriented environment, share information, value diverse ideas, provide code reviews, partner with business, architects, developers, and testers on cross-functional and remote teams.
• Continuously update yourself with next-generation technology, development tools, and contribute to process development practices.
• Contribute to all aspects of an Agile software development process including design, programming, testing, documentation, and quality assurance.
• Articulate complex technical issues, escalate issues or risks, share ideas, participate in peer reviews, and exhibit strong listening skills.Work with the business owners to translate requirements into actionable stories for the development resources.Create and archive technical documentation artifacts.
• Take responsibility for the performance, security, reliability, and quality as well as implement changes for improving the efficiency of technical components following industry best practices. Provide technical advice and estimates to management and contribute to the technical direction to be followed for new product development. Understand business requirements and set technical strategies and roadmaps for the system. Identify strategic/tactical solutions and provides risk assessments and recommendations to business and technology leadership.
• Lead the development team through all phases of the software development lifecycle. Mentor/coach technical team members to reinforce best practices, coding standards, security best practices, design choices to help develop team members and the overall team.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level