Manager, Software Engineering – CoCounsel Application

Thomson Reuters; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working environment

Comprehensive benefits including flexible vacation

Career development programs

Social impact initiatives

Job summary

Thomson Reuters is seeking an Engineering Manager for the CoCounsel Application in Eagan, Minnesota. You will lead a talented engineering team to drive the development of innovative tech solutions. Responsibilities include overseeing UI and backend architecture, mentoring engineers, and driving project execution.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software engineering with effective team leadership skills. Enjoy a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a real-world impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing engineering teams.
• Comfortable with AI technologies and concepts.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Software engineering

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision making

Modern UI frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)

Back-end technologies (Node.js, Python)

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Job description

Overview

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. If you're passionate about shaping the future of technology and leading a team to deliver exceptional products, we'd love to hear from you. Join us to build, innovate, and make a lasting impact on our CoCounsel application.

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).
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way policies to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
• Career Development and Growth: Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach to develop and lead in an AI-enabled future.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, including flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.
• Culture: Inclusive, flexible culture with values focused on customers, innovation, rapid learning, and collaboration.
• Social Impact: Two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities in ESG initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact: We help uphold the rule of law, trust, and transparency in collaboration with professionals and institutions we serve.

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About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together trusted content and technology to help professionals make informed decisions. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodations as required by law. For accommodations, contact our Human Resources Department.

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