Staff Software Engineer — Search Platform, Api & Infrastructure

Thomson Reuters

New York City, NY, USA
Base: $136,000 - $253,000 usd (varies by location)...
**
8+ years software engineering experience
Deep aws expertise with terraform or cdk
Production experience with opensearch or vespa
** Thomson Reuters is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its Advanced Content Engineering (ACE) team to lead the development of a self-service search platform API and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cloud-native engineering, particularly with AWS, and a focus on API design, security, and developer experience. **

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on building a self-service search platform where client teams can configure systems and monitor health entirely through APIs without direct platform team involvement.
  • The successful candidate will own the full lifecycle of the platform including designing the control-plane API, managing AWS infrastructure via Terraform, and establishing rigorous security and reliability standards.
  • Thomson Reuters offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $136,000 to $253,000 USD depending on location, along with comprehensive benefits including mental health days and flexible work arrangements.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Thomson Reuters is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its Advanced Content Engineering (ACE) team to lead the development of a self-service search platform API and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cloud-native engineering, particularly with AWS, and a focus on API design, security, and developer experience. **

Salary

Base: $136,000 - $253,000 USD (varies by location); Bonus: Eligible for Annual Bonus based on performance; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401k match, mental health days, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years software engineering experience
  • Deep AWS expertise with Terraform or CDK
  • Production experience with OpenSearch or Vespa
  • Python mastery with system design fundamentals
  • Enterprise security and IAM implementation
  • Multi-tenant SaaS API governance
  • SLO definition and reliability engineering

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Kafka or MSK messaging
  • Kubernetes or ECS container orchestration background
  • Customer-managed encryption key patterns
  • Distributed tracing for agentic workflows
  • AI service architecture and vendor evaluation
  • Developer-focused internal platform building
  • Ethical AI practice championing

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • Staff-level technical leadership capability
  • US citizenship not explicitly required but US locations listed

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter