Staff Software Engineer — Search Platform, Api & Infrastructure

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New York City, New York, US
Base: $136,000 usd - $253,000 usd (nyc, sf, la, ir...
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Aws cloud infrastructure expertise
Platform control-plane api design
Infrastructure as code (terraform/cdk)
** Thomson Reuters is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Advanced Content Engineering team, focusing on the design and delivery of their search platform's control-plane API and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud-native engineering, API design, and a strong understanding of security practices, particularly within AWS environments. **

Job Summary

  • This is a high-ownership, high-leverage position at the intersection of platform engineering, API design, and cloud infrastructure, with full-stack ownership as the baseline.
  • The role focuses on leading the design and delivery of the search platform’s control-plane API and cloud infrastructure, emphasizing self-service for internal client teams.
  • The company offers a flexible hybrid working environment, work-life balance initiatives like 'Flex My Way' and 'work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year', and comprehensive benefits.

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** Thomson Reuters is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Advanced Content Engineering team, focusing on the design and delivery of their search platform's control-plane API and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud-native engineering, API design, and a strong understanding of security practices, particularly within AWS environments. **

Salary

Base: $136,000 USD - $253,000 USD (NYC, SF, LA, Irvine); $118,400 USD - $219,800 USD (Other US); $140,600 CAD - $190,600 CAD (Ontario); Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Annual Bonus; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace access, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AWS cloud infrastructure expertise
  • platform control-plane API design
  • infrastructure as code (Terraform/CDK)
  • CI/CD pipeline ownership
  • reliability engineering (SLOs, observability)
  • enterprise-grade security instincts
  • Python software engineering fundamentals

Nice-to-have

  • AI-assisted development practices
  • product-minded approach to developer experience
  • Kafka or distributed messaging experience
  • Kubernetes or ECS container orchestration
  • AI service architecture knowledge

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years software engineering experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Hands-on infrastructure-as-code experience
  • Production experience with OpenSearch, Vespa, or Elasticsearch
  • Demonstrated enterprise security practice

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