Principal Backend Engineer, Materia AI
Description For Principal Backend Engineer, Materia AI
Thomson Reuters is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to join their Materia AI team, focusing on building AI-driven software that transforms how accounting professionals work. This role combines startup-like innovation with the stability of a global leader. The position requires 8+ years of backend development experience and deep expertise in Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL. You'll be responsible for developing AI orchestration systems, designing APIs for real-time AI interactions, and ensuring system scalability across millions of documents. The role offers a hybrid work environment, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies. As part of the CoCounsel for Accounting team, you'll collaborate with AI researchers, engineers, and product teams to build robust services supporting generative AI experiences. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in distributed systems, API design, and a passion for AI-driven software development. Thomson Reuters offers a flexible work environment, career development opportunities, competitive benefits including mental health support, and the chance to make a real-world impact in pursuing justice, truth, and transparency.
Responsibilities For Principal Backend Engineer, Materia AI
- Develop and maintain backend services using Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL
- Implement AI orchestration systems integrating LLMs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other providers
- Design APIs and backend logic for real-time AI interactions
- Help design AI Platform to automate AI driven tasks across accounting domain
- Ensure backend systems are secure, scalable, and optimized
- Monitor and enhance system performance across millions of documents
- Work closely with AI researchers, engineers, and product teams
Requirements For Principal Backend Engineer, Materia AI
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Related Field, or Equivalent Experience
- 8+ years of experience in backend development
- Strong Python skills with experience in FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS
- Experience in distributed systems, API and data model design
- Strong debugging skills and track record of building production-grade software
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Experience with AI-driven systems and AI APIs preferred
- Knowledge of vector databases, embeddings, or search-based AI preferred
Benefits For Principal Backend Engineer, Materia AI
- Hybrid work model with 2-3 days in office
- Flexible work arrangements including 8 weeks work from anywhere
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision
- Flexible vacation policy
- Two company-wide Mental Health Days
- Retirement savings
- Tuition reimbursement
- Access to Headspace app
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Two paid volunteer days annually
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