Software Engineer, Legal Prompter Opportunity at Thomson Reuters

Are you seeking an exhilarating career opportunity in 2024? Thomson Reuters invites you to join our Machine Learning Engineering team as a Legal Prompter, contributing to the development of CoCounsel.

About the Role

We are in search of a creative backend engineer to enhance our CoCounsel team. You'll be instrumental in building applications that interact with cutting-edge Large Language Models (LLMs), providing time-saving solutions for attorneys nationwide. CoCounsel excels at delivering rapid legal research memos, document summaries, and contract red-lining—achieving in minutes what traditionally takes days or weeks. And we are far from done.

As a Software Engineer, Legal Prompter, you'll develop Python code and write engaging prose prompts to LLMs, enabling CoCounsel's continued success. This position suits individuals adept at crafting reliable backend code, paired with the ability to author creative, clear, and effective prose instructions.

Key Responsibilities

• Orchestrate LLM-driven experiences to delight our customers.
• Develop Python code interacting with state-of-the-art LLMs.
• Write, test, and refine prose prompts for LLMs, leveraging your legal domain expertise to ensure accuracy and context-appropriateness.
• Develop Python code interfacing with APIs, SQL databases, and other data sources & services.
• Collaborate with legal professionals and other teams to gather and understand requirements.
• Integrate language models into multi-step systems, evaluating their performance and implementing necessary modifications.

About You

Our ideal candidate is a software engineer who excels in Python, works well with APIs, and possesses domain knowledge of the legal field (JD, legal industry experience, etc.). Key attributes include:

• Legal domain expertise (e.g., legal practice experience, JD-holder, paralegal, or similar legal industry experience).
• 1-2 years of production-level experience in software engineering, preferably with a startup.
• Proficiency in Python or extensive experience with another programming language.
• Experience with APIs and SQL is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Creative and clear writing skills.
• Experience using large language models (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, Llama, Mistral) preferred.

What's in it For You?

Joining Intraspective Legal Team at Thomson Reuters means becoming part of an inclusive culture committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer:

Hybrid Work Model:

Flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office) for our office-based roles, ensuring a seamlessly connected experience.

Wellbeing:

Comprehensive benefit plans, flexible vacation, mental health days, global work-from-anywhere privileges, Headspace subscription, retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs.

Culture:

Globally recognized for equality, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy flexibility, work-life balance, and a supportive environment.

Learning & Development:

Gain access to LinkedIn Learning, our internal Talent Marketplace, and networking opportunities through Ten Thousand Coffees Thomson Reuters café.

Social Impact:

Participate in employee-driven Business Resource Groups, enjoy paid volunteer days, and contribute to local and global ESG initiatives.

Purpose-Driven Work:

Contribute to upholding justice, truth, and transparency alongside professionals and institutions, making a tangible impact on society.

Compensation and Benefits

Thomson Reuters offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401k plan with company match, flexible vacation, paid holidays, parental and sabbatical leave, and more. Specific benefits comply with state and municipal laws.

Base compensation for roles varies by location, ranging from $87,500 to $178,800, with eligibility for an Annual Bonus based on performance. Compensation considers individual knowledge, skills, and experience while ensuring internal equity.

This job posting closes on 06/29/2024.