Staff Software Engineer (C#, Cloud)

Refinitiv; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 149,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Flexible vacation

Mental Health Days off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee incentive programs

Job summary

Thomson Reuters invites a Staff Software Engineer to Canada (Ontario) to design and lead enterprise AI services. You’ll apply expert C# skills to build scalable, secure, cloud-native systems and APIs supporting Thomson Reuters products.

You will collaborate across product teams to deliver robust AI capabilities and ensure reliability in production environments. You will mentor a team of Enterprise AI Services engineers, promote security-by-design, and drive agile practices across AWS, Azure and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive software development and platform engineering experience.
• Expert-level C# development for scalable distributed systems and APIs.
• Strong UNIX/Linux administration and cloud platform experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proven CI/CD experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and run scalable, secure enterprise AI services.
• Lead integration of Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, and Vertex AI.
• Build cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP to support AI delivery.
• Create robust API layers with Azure API Management and Cloud APIGEE.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship to AI services engineers.
• Embed security-by-design and collaborate with information security teams.

Skills

C# development

Cloud-native

Distributed systems

UNIX/Linux administration

AWS Cloud

Azure Cloud

Google Cloud

CI/CD

Python

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

APIGEE

Azure API Management

Docker

GitHub Actions

JFrog Artifactory

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

About the Role

Leverage your expert-level C# programming skills to design, develop, and implement highly scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise AI services. This includes building foundational components for Agentic AI, LLM orchestration, and intelligent automation. Lead the technical integration and utilization of advanced cloud AI services like Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, GCP Vertex AI, and other emerging Agentic AI technologies to deliver cutting‑edge solutions to Thomson Reuters product teams. Build cloud‑based solutions in AWS, Azure, and GCP clouds to support the delivery of AI technology to teams and products at TR. Develop robust API layers using platforms like Azure API Management and Google Cloud APIGEE to expose AI capabilities securely and efficiently. Provide hands‑on technical leadership and mentorship to a team of Enterprise AI Services engineers, fostering best practices in software development, C# coding standards, and platform reliability. Drive agile development practices (Scrum/Kanban), ensuring clear visibility of work, efficient backlog management, and timely delivery of platform enhancements. Act as a technical subject matter expert, unblocking complex challenges and ensuring high‑quality, production‑ready code. Proactively research, evaluate, and prototype new AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI architectures, assessing their maturity and strategic alignment with business and technology goals to inform the platform roadmap. Champion and embed security‑by‑design principles into all AI platform components and services. Collaborate closely with the Thomson Reuters information security team to implement robust enterprise‑grade security features, addressing unique AI security concerns (e.g., prompt injection, data poisoning). Prepare and present high‑quality technical and non‑technical documentation, effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences. Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks associated with deploying and scaling AI systems.

About You

You’re a potential fit for the role of Staff Software Engineer if you have B.S./B.A. Computer Science or related field; or equivalent level of experience 8+years of progressive experience in software development and platform engineering, with a significant focus on cloud‑native architectures. Expert‑level proficiency in C# development, with demonstrable experience building and deploying complex, highly scalable, and performant distributed systems and APIs. Previous Software or Cloud engineering and development experience required. UNIX/Linux administration experience required. AWS Cloud experience required (Cloud Practitioner and higher AWS certification preferred). Azure Cloud experience required (AZ‑900 or AI‑900 and higher Azure certification preferred). Google Cloud experience (APIGEE) is an asset. Understanding of vector capabilities and other AI functions. Demonstrated use of CI/CD technologies is a plus, understanding of tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitHub Actions, JFrog Artifactory, Docker preferred. Demonstrated use of programming languages like Python, SQL is an asset, C# required. Strong passion for technology and a willingness to learn new skills. Self‑motivation and self‑direction, ability to translate technical direction and apply to specific work responsibilities. Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams. Ability to investigate complex issues spanning multiple technologies. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Strong technical aptitude. Strong analytical skills. #LI-MW1

What’s in it For You

Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office‑based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work‑life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real‑world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills‑first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI‑enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company‑wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award‑winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work‑life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro‑bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real‑World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

Our Recruiting Process

Thomson Reuters utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) 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. The AI system acts as a supporting tool, but there is always a human making the decision if you will be considered for the role.

Benefits Overview

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceed the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Compensation

Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $127,400USD - $236,600USD. For Ontario, Canada, the base compensation range for this role is $148,800CAD - $198,800CAD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including 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. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug‑free workplace. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. More information on requesting an accommodation here. More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com At Thomson Reuters, we’re not riding the AI wave — we’re reshaping the future of professional work across law, tax, compliance, and journalism. Here, you will collaborate with smart, ambitious people who thrive on solving complex problems, delivering market‑leading solutions, and innovating with curiosity and care.

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