Lead Software Engineer, CoCounsel AI Assistant

Thomson Reuters is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their CoCounsel AI Assistant team, focusing on building innovative AI-driven products for legal and other professionals. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in frontend technologies while considering backend implications.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven user interfaces and work with cutting-edge LLM capabilities. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for building user-facing features for the CoCounsel chat application and developing platform capabilities that enable partners across the company to reach customers effectively.

The role requires at least five years of professional software development experience, with deep expertise in frontend technologies including React, TypeScript, and real-time communication protocols. Technical leadership experience, including mentoring other engineers and architectural planning, is essential. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with peer engineers and stakeholders across the organization.

Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible hybrid work arrangements, competitive compensation ($116,900 - $217,100), health insurance, 401k with company match, and various professional development opportunities. The company's commitment to work-life balance is demonstrated through policies like Flex My Way and two annual Mental Health Days.

This position represents an opportunity to make a real-world impact at a global organization that helps uphold the rule of law and provides trusted, unbiased information worldwide. The company's culture emphasizes customer obsession, competition, challenging thinking, fast learning, and collaboration, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to advance their careers while working on meaningful projects.