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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer, AI - **Company:** Reuters America LLC - **Location:** Frisco, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $127,400.0 - $236,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Information Retrieval, Software Product Management, Tensorflow, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Workflow Management Systems, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Generative AI, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Api Gateway, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17732920?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17732920%2FLead-Software-Engineer-Ai-Clear-Texas-Frisco ## About the Role You're a fit for the role of Lead Software Engineer, AI if you have the following required qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience (Master's degree preferred), and 8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 4 years in senior or lead roles focused on AI/ML. * Proven track record as a software engineer with AI expertise (not primarily a data scientist or ML researcher), with experience in Generative AI or RAG or LLMs - including solution discovery, architecture, agentic tools, evaluation, deployment, lifecycle, and metrics. * Strong proficiency in backend services and APIs. * Expert-level proficiency in an object orientated programming and extensive experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX); deep understanding of ML principles, evaluation methodologies, and distributed systems; and the full lifecycle of enterprise AI applications. * Advanced experience with AWS and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform); demonstrated ability to integrate AI models into large-scale production systems via APIs, data pipelines, and cloud-native architectures. * Strong leadership and mentoring experience; excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving; outstanding communication and presentation skills with experience influencing senior stakeholders., * Experience leading teams building AI-driven systems, agent-based architectures, or enterprise integrations with AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic). * Advanced knowledge of vector databases, embeddings, semantic search, and information retrieval; domain expertise in legal, tax, accounting, or regulated industries (e.g., investigative or large-scale search platforms). * Track record of successful AI product launches and scaling AI systems to enterprise customers; experience with AI governance, model risk management, and regulatory compliance; publications, patents, or speaking experience in AI/ML. #LI-ES1 ## Description In this opportunity as a Lead Software Engineer, AI, you will: * Build and architect AI-driven systems - Design and lead the implementation of enterprise-scale AI systems, including multi-component pipelines, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures, and autonomous AI agents with multi-step reasoning; lead full-stack development from AI orchestration and RAG through API gateways, microservices, and modern web UIs. * Drive innovation and technical strategy - Lead evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge AI techniques; oversee proof-of-concept work and technical feasibility for new AI-driven features; stay current with AI research and translate insights into technical roadmaps; represent the organization at industry conferences and events. * Provide senior technical leadership - Lead architecture decisions and translate business requirements into scalable technical specifications; mentor senior and junior software engineers; champion MLOps and LLMOps practices and governance for the AI model lifecycle. * Ensure quality, security, and operational excellence - Design and implement testing, monitoring, and observability for AI systems at scale; lead compliance with ethical AI principles, security standards, and regulatory requirements; establish governance for AI model lifecycle management. * Lead cross-functional collaboration - Partner with AI researchers, engineering leadership, design, and product to turn AI capabilities into market-leading applications; optimize performance for latency, cost, and user experience; influence product strategy through deep technical expertise. ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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