Staff Software Engineer - AI II

Thomson Reuters • Frisco, TX

1d • $137,100 - $293,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer (AI) you will join our pivotal Forward Engineering team responsible for reimagining critical TR business functions by architecting / prototyping enterprise-grade AI systems that deliver measurable business value. You will work closely with senior functional leaders to facilitate end-to-end optimization of the business processes and workflows through development of scalable, AI-first solutions. As a Staff Software Engineer (AI), you will lead the design and delivery of innovative AI solutions, driving technical strategy and embedding within business units to reimagine processes and accelerate TR’s AI-first transformation.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 4+ years in senior or lead roles focused on AI/ML system design and delivery.
• Mastery of Python and deep hands-on experience with modern AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
• Deep understanding of machine learning principles, model evaluation methodologies, distributed systems, and scalable architecture patterns.
• Proven ability to manage full lifecycle operations for enterprise AI applications, including deployment, monitoring, model management, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated proficiency with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and infrastructure/orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Experience integrating AI models into large-scale production systems using APIs, data pipelines, and cloud-native application architectures.
• Strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively and influence senior stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading teams in building rapid prototypes and AI-driven systems for internal stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of vector databases, embeddings, semantic search, and information retrieval systems.
• Track record of successful AI solution launches and scaling AI systems for internal business functions.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Architect and Deliver AI Systems Design, build, evaluate, and lead implementation of enterprise-scale AI solutions, including domain tailored multi-agent systems and advanced RAG.
• Drive AI Innovation and Strategy Evaluate emerging AI techniques, lead proof‑of‑concept initiatives, and translate cutting-edge research into actionable technical roadmaps that advance the organization’s AI-first vision.
• Provide Senior Technical Leadership Direct architectural decisions, convert business requirements into scalable technical designs, mentor engineering talent, and champion MLOps/LLMOps best practices.
• Lead Embedded Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner directly with business units, SMEs, and product teams to co-create AI solutions, ensure adoption, and document architectural patterns for organizational capability building.
• Accelerate Enterprise AI Transformation Influence strategic direction, scale successful AI prototypes, and establish standards that elevate engineering excellence and drive company-wide transformation.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed