Lead Software Engineer AI (Staff Engineer AI)

Thomson Reuters · Mexico City · hybrid We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer AI (Staff Engineer) to join the CoCounsel team. The team takes early Labs concepts and turns them into scalable, production-ready features. You will be responsible for technical direction and delivery of our market-leading Litigation Drafting products in CoCounsel Legal. Key Responsibilities: Build and architect AI Agentic driven systems – You will be working with the Engineering Manager to facilitate our full stack team in delivering groundbreaking Agentic Legal software. Drive innovation and technical strategy – Lead evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge AI techniques; oversee proof-of-concept work and technical feasibility for new AI-driven features. Provide senior technical leadership – Lead architecture decisions and translate business requirements into scalable technical specifications; mentor senior and junior software engineers. Ensure quality, security, and operational excellence – Design and implement testing, monitoring, and observability for AI systems at scale. Required Qualifications: 7+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in technical leadership roles and 3+ years building scalable cloud applications, APIs, and AI-enabled products. Strong proficiency in Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS or Azure cloud services. Preferred Qualifications: BA or BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. Strong knowledge of vector databases, embeddings, semantic search, and information retrieval. What’s in it For You?: Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Supportive workplace policies. Career Development and Growth: Culture of continuous learning and skill development. Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans.