Manager, Software Engineering, CoCounsel Application

Thomson Reuters; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,600 - 190,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working environment

Career development programs

Mental health days

Job summary

Thomson Reuters is seeking an Engineering Manager for the CoCounsel product in Toronto, Ontario. You will lead a high-performing engineering team, ensuring the development of quality UI and backend systems. Responsibilities include managing the project lifecycle and collaborating with various teams to drive product innovations.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of software engineering experience and proficiency in modern frameworks. The role offers a flexible hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Experience leading the development of scalable, web-based solutions.
• Strong capabilities in front-end and back-end technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-performing team of engineers and foster collaboration.
• Oversee design and implementation of UI/backend solutions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define product strategy.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Front-end & Back-end Mastery

AI Familiarity

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving Skills

Strategic Mindset

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Tools

React

Angular

Vue

TypeScript

Node.js

Python

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Engineering Manager, CoCounsel Application

Are you ready to lead an engineering team pushing the boundaries of innovation and impact? We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to guide the development of our next‑generation CoCounsel product. In this role, you’ll empower a team of talented engineers, oversee the end‑to‑end creation of robust UI and backend systems, and influence strategic decisions that drive our product forward.

About the Role

In this opportunity as Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead & Inspire: Manage a high‑performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and growth.
• Architect & Build: Oversee the design and implementation of UI and backend solutions using modern frameworks and technologies, stepping in to code when necessary.
• Strategize & Collaborate: Work with cross‑functional teams—product managers, designers, and other leaders—to define product strategy, set technical direction, and deliver innovative features.
• Drive Execution: Own the team roadmap and project lifecycle, ensuring that initiatives move from ideation to successful production launches.
• Mentor & Develop: Coach junior engineers, support professional development, and cultivate an environment where everyone can excel.
• Measure Impact: Define success metrics to track and evaluate project outcomes, using data‑driven insights to guide future decisions.
• Shape Technology: Provide guidance on architecture, design, and best practices for front‑end and back‑end development.
• Recruit & Grow: Play a pivotal role in hiring top engineering talent and expanding the team’s capabilities.

About You

You’re a fit for the role of Engineering Manager if you have the following required qualifications:

• Technical Expertise: 5+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience, with meaningful individual contributor work in the last 2–3 years and a proven track record leading the development of scalable, web‑based solutions.
• Front‑end & Back‑end Mastery: Experience with modern UI frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, or similar), TypeScript, Node.js, and Python.
• AI Familiarity: Comfortable with AI technologies, including GenAI concepts like prompt engineering, agentic system design, Model Context Protocol (MCP), retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), and LLM orchestration frameworks.
• Team Leadership: 2+ years of managing engineering teams, with success in coaching, mentoring, and nurturing talent.
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to navigate ambiguity, make data‑driven decisions, and deliver impactful results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strategic Mindset: Adept at driving product innovation and ensuring that technical decisions align with broader business goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven success in recruiting, managing performance, and cultivating a positive team culture.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure, including vector databases, model serving and deployment pipelines, and cost/latency optimization for LLM‑powered products.

What’s in it For You?

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment (2–3 days a week in the office depending on the role) along with a seamless digital experience.
• Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: Policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, including work‑from‑anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
• Career Development and Growth: Programs that foster continuous learning and skill development, coupled with resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and other resources for wellbeing.
• Culture and Values: Inclusive culture with a focus on customer obsession, rapid learning, and collaboration.
• Social Impact: Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to contribute to pro‑bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives.
• Making a Real‑World Impact: Support for justice, truth, and transparency initiatives worldwide.

Our use of AI within the recruitment process

Thomson Reuters utilizes Artificial Intelligence to support parts of our global recruitment process. Unless you opt‑out, our AI system will assess the information provided by you and compare it to the requirements listed for the role, and present the result to our recruitment personnel for further review. A human makes the final decision regarding whether you will be considered for the role.

Benefits and Compensation

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and a competitive range of paid time off. The base compensation range varies by location and, for eligible U.S. locations, is $118,400 USD to $219,800 USD; for Ontario, Canada, it is $140,600 CAD to $190,600 CAD.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug‑free workplace. We seek talented, qualified employees worldwide regardless of race, color, sex/gender, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. If you reside in the United States and require an accommodation in the recruiting process, please contact HR.Leave‑[e-mail].