Software Engineer, Legal Prompter - French Speaking

Thomson Reuters; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal technology organization seeks a Software Engineer proficient in French to develop applications that leverage state-of-the-art Large Language Models. The role involves collaborating with legal teams to write and test prompts, requiring expertise in Python and legal knowledge. This position offers flexible working conditions and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing career growth and social responsibility.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Mental health days

Wellness resources

Paid volunteer days

Opportunities for pro-bono work

Qualifications

• 1-2 years production-level software engineering experience.
• Experience in legal practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python code for interfacing with Large Language Models.
• Iterate French prose prompts, leveraging legal expertise.
• Integrate language models into multi-step systems.

Skills

French proficiency

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Creative writing

Education

JD or equivalent legal expertise

Tools

Python

APIs

SQL

Job description

Employer Industry: Legal Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $149,760
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Flexible hybrid work model with the option to work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
- Comprehensive benefits package including flexible vacation, mental health days, and wellness resources
- Commitment to social impact with paid volunteer days and opportunities for pro-bono work
- Work in a globally recognized, award-winning environment focused on inclusion and belonging

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Develop Python code that interacts with state-of-the-art Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Write, test, and iterate French prose prompts for LLMs, leveraging legal domain knowledge
- Liaise with legal professionals and other teams to gather and understand requirements
- Integrate language models into multi-step systems, assessing performance and making modifications
- Orchestrate LLM-driven experiences that enhance customer satisfaction

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Highly proficient in written and spoken French
- Legal domain expertise with experience in legal practice or a JD-holder
- 1-2 years of production-level experience in software engineering on an engineering/product team
- Proficiency in Python; strong experience in other programming languages may be considered
- Proficiency with APIs and SQL is a major plus

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience using large language models through code, such as model services from OpenAI or open-source models like Llama and Mistral
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Creative and clear writing skills

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