Lead Product Software Engineer - AI

Wolters Kluwer; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Commuter Benefits

Tuition Assistance Plan

Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Wolters Kluwer, through InnovateHub, is seeking a Lead Product Software Engineer - AI to co-design and deliver AI features for the Tax & Accounting portfolio. You will drive real customer value by focusing on problems, not tech for tech’s sake, and collaborate across engineering, product, UX, and research teams in weekly sprints.

You’ll lead AI initiatives using Python, LangChain, Hugging Face, and OpenAI APIs, emphasizing security, scalability, and strong product experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years building software applications with Python/JS stack and AI exposure.
• Experience with LLMs or AI systems (NLP preferred) and full-stack capabilities.
• Proficiency with Agile/XP practices including TDD/BDD and pair programming.

Responsibilities

• Co-design AI solutions with customers, focusing on real problems rather than technology-first approaches.
• Cross-Portfolio Innovation: Work across TAA's product portfolio to share AI capabilities.
• Technical Leadership: Design and implement AI features using Python and modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and researchers in a fast, collaborative environment.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

LLMs / AI systems

NLP

Full-stack development

Agile / XP

TDD / BDD

AI tools & coding tools

GenAI utilities

Tools

LangChain

Hugging Face

OpenAI APIs

Vector databases

Job description

We're looking for a Lead Product Software Engineer - AI to join InnovateHub, our startup-within-the-enterprise that co-designs AI solutions with customers across Wolters Kluwer's Tax and Accounting product portfolio.

You'll develop cutting-edge AI features that transform how accounting professionals work, focusing on real customer problems rather than technology-first solutions.

InnovateHub operates with close collaboration between engineers, product managers, UX designers, and researchers.

Engineers deeply understand business problems, product managers rapidly prototype ideas, and designers and researchers translate user needs into elegant, evidence-based solutions. We work in fast feedback cycles, obsess over customer value, and blur traditional role boundaries to focus on solving the right problems.

We practice Agile and XP methodologies with weekly sprints, BDD/TDD practices, and pair programming with daily rotation to support high team cohesion and knowledge sharing.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer-Centric Product Development: Co-design AI solutions with customers, focusing on real problems rather than technology-first approaches. Build human-centric AI features that deliver measurable value in fast feedback cycles.
• Cross-Portfolio Innovation: Work across TAA's product portfolio, enabling other teams while building AI solutions that can be applied to multiple products and customer segments.
• Technical Leadership: Design and implement AI features using Python and modern frameworks. Build intelligent document processing, automated workflows, and AI-powered analytics with a focus on security, product experience, and scalability.
• Close Collaboration: Work in InnovateHub's collaborative model where engineers understand business problems as deeply as technical solutions, partnering closely with product managers who prototype their own ideas.

Requirements

• Technical Foundation: 5+ years building software applications (experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript preferred) 1+ years hands-on experience with LLMs or AI systems (NLP preferred) Full-stack development capabilities Experience with Agile/XP practices including TDD/BDD and pair programming Proficiency with AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) Regular use of GenAI utilities (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) for development workflow
• Technical Project Leadership: 3+ years leading complex technical projects from inception to delivery Experience working in startup-like environments or innovation teams Comfort working in collaborative, fast-paced Agile environments with weekly sprints and blurred (but aligned) role boundaries
• AI/ML Experience: Working knowledge of AI/ML frameworks (LangChain, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs) Experience with vector databases and embeddings Understanding of prompt engineering and AI optimization
• Communication Skills: Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and drive adoption of new technologies across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure AI-102 certification is highly desired - our team is 100% certified and we value this demonstration of Azure AI expertise Experience with Azure AI services, advanced AI frameworks, or multi-modal AI systems
• Background in dynamic environments like startups, innovation teams, or product-focused companies that prioritize customer co-design and rapid value delivery
• Experience with document processing, financial data analysis, or B2B professional software
• Experience with MLOps, AI governance, or cross-portfolio AI implementations, particularly in regulated/compliance-driven environments

Our Culture

At Wolters Kluwer, our core values—Focus on Customer Success, Make it Better, Aim High and Deliver, and Win as a Team—guide everything we do. We are committed to driving success for our customers by delivering innovative solutions that exceed expectations. We continually strive to improve our processes and products, aiming for excellence in all our efforts. Collaboration and teamwork are central to our culture, enabling us to achieve great results together.

Our Interview Practices To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation

Compensation: $104,800.00 - $183,700.00 USD. This role is eligible for Bonus.

Additional Information

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• 401(k)
• FSA/HSA
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave

Full details of our benefits are available upon request.

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