Principal Software Engineer-ai

Thomson Reuters

United States
Base: $158,900 usd - $295,100 usd; bonus/equity: m...
Ai backbone ownership
Backend and orchestration layer
Python, fastapi, postgresql, aws
You will own core backend and AI orchestration systems that turn frontier models into reliable, production-grade workflows at scale for the CoCounsel for Tax and Accounting team

Job Summary

  • You will own core backend and AI orchestration systems that turn frontier models into reliable, production-grade workflows at scale for the CoCounsel for Tax and Accounting team.
  • This role is intentionally designed for senior engineers and engineering managers who want to move back into a high-impact IC track, keeping the scope and influence of an EM but spending most of your time in the code and architecture of AI systems.
  • Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible vacation, mental health days, access to Headspace, retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

You will own core backend and AI orchestration systems that turn frontier models into reliable, production-grade workflows at scale for the CoCounsel for Tax and Accounting team.

Salary

Base: $158,900 USD - $295,100 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Annual Bonus; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI backbone ownership
  • backend and orchestration layer
  • Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS
  • distributed systems expertise
  • large, complex projects end-to-end
  • AI systems and new engineering paradigms

Nice-to-have

  • startup ownership with public company runway
  • direct access to product leadership
  • hands-on LLM API integration
  • AI-adjacent infrastructure experience
  • domains where correctness matters

Key Requirements

  • 8-10+ years backend development
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent Experience
  • Deep Python expertise
  • Strong background in distributed systems
  • Proven track record owning large projects

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