Senior Manager AI , Software Development Engineering

Thomson Reuters • Frisco, TX

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Manager AI to lead our AI Software Development Engineering team. This role will be instrumental in driving the design, development, and deployment of innovative AI-powered solutions more specifically use Agentic flows and LLMs, ensuring our products maintain a competitive edge and deliver exceptional value to our customers. In this opportunity as Senior Manager AI , Software Development Engineering , you will:

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in Software Development, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role focused on AI or machine learning.
• Proven expertise in Agile Methodology and its application in software development.
• Extensive experience with Cloud Software platforms, particularly AWS, for deploying and managing AI applications.
• Demonstrated ability to drive Brand Differentiation and identify Competitive Advantages through technology.
• Strong background in Deploying Applications and ensuring their operational success.
• Proficiency in setting up and managing Monitoring systems for complex software solutions.
• Experience with Optimisations of software and AI models.
• Exceptional People Management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Familiarity with Procurement Management processes in a technology context.
• Solid understanding of the Product Release lifecycle.
• Experience in developing and maintaining Service Platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of Software Requirements Specific to AI and their translation into technical designs.
• Proven ability to lead and execute successful Technology Implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of AI software development engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive the end-to-end software development lifecycle for AI-driven products and features, from requirements gathering to deployment and monitoring.
• Apply Agile Methodology principles to manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively.
• Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to define Software Requirements Specific to AI initiatives and translate them into technical specifications.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of applications leveraging Cloud Software, particularly within AWS.
• Implement robust monitoring strategies to ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of AI solutions.
• Identify and execute optimisations for existing AI models and software to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Champion Brand Differentiation and identify Competitive Advantages through the strategic application of AI technologies.
• Manage Procurement Management processes related to AI development tools, platforms, and services.
• Ensure smooth and successful Product Release cycles, coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of scalable Service Platforms to support AI deployments.
• Lead Technology Implementations for new AI frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Provide strong People Management, including hiring, mentoring, performance reviews, and career development for team members.

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.
• 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. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws.
• Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: 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: Manager