Lead Backend Engineer (Python/React) — AI Product Builder

Thomson Reuters; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

Continuous learning programs

Flexible vacation

Job summary

Thomson Reuters is looking for a Lead Product Engineer to join our Materia AI team. This position predominantly focuses on backend development while also contributing to frontend projects. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in building scalable web applications, with deep expertise in Python, FastAPI, and leadership skills.

The role includes designing and optimizing backend services and mentoring junior engineers. We offer a flexible hybrid work model and a range of competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years building web applications at scale.
• Strong proficiency in Python and backend frameworks.
• Comfortable contributing to front-end development.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services.
• Develop robust backend systems with Python.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Python backend depth

Production product ownership

React/TypeScript

Scalable distributed systems

Strong leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

FastAPI

Django

Next.js

Job description

Thomson Reuters is looking for a Lead Product Engineer to join our Materia AI team. This position predominantly focuses on backend development while also contributing to frontend projects. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in building scalable web applications, with deep expertise in Python, FastAPI, and leadership skills.

The role includes designing and optimizing backend services and mentoring junior engineers. We offer a flexible hybrid work model and a range of competitive benefits.