Hybrid Lead Software Engineer – Backend

at Thomson Reuters

• Job title: Lead Software Engineer – Backend
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $116,900 - $217,100 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Distributed Systems, Postgres, Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ames, United States

About the role

• Lead Backend Engineer responsible for developing AI-powered backend solutions for accounting workflows at Thomson Reuters. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and design scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Innovate in a Startup-Like Environment
• Be part of a fast-moving, forward-thinking group creating AI-driven software for accounting professionals
• Design and implement backend services that power generative AI agents and orchestration systems
• Collaborate closely with AI/ML engineers, frontend developers, product managers, and designers to build robust services
• Help design core AI interfaces such as Conversations, Workspaces, Grid, and Knowledge Base
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Related Field, or Equivalent Experience
• 6-8 years of experience in backend development, building scalable web services and APIs
• Strong Python skills, with experience in FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS
• Experience in distributed systems, API and data model design
• Strong debugging skills and a track record of building production-grade software
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Passion for AI-driven software and new engineering paradigms
• A creative problem solver who enjoys exploring new technologies
• Dedicated to building high-quality, reliable AI-first systems
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model: flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role)
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
• Career Development and Growth: culture of continuous learning and skill development
• Industry Competitive Benefits: comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, mental health days off, access to Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental wellbeing
• Opportunities for Social Impact: two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities for pro-bono consulting projects