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# Lead Software Engineer I

- **Company:** Reuters America LLC
- **Location:** Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,400.0 - $219,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Profiling, Software Quality, Code Review, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Technical Debt, Backend, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Software Coding
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87981937/1

## About the Role

You'rea fit for the role of LeadEngineer, ifyour background includes:

 * Technical Experience:6+ years of professional software engineering experience building and shipping production web applications used by real customers, with active, hands-on coding contributions in the last 2-3 years

 * Frontend Expertise:Someexperience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, along with a solid understanding of TypeScript and frontend architecture

 * Backend Skills & AI Skills:Strongexperience building APIs and services with Python as a core language, and working familiarity with GenAI concepts including prompt engineering, agentic system design, LLM orchestration frameworks, andsome familiarity with MCP/A2A

 * Technical Leadership:Proven ability to lead through influence rather than authority, improving systems, reducing technical debt, and guiding architectural decisions

 * Collaboration & Communication:Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, withstrong communicationskills and a collaborative mindset

Preferred Qualifications

 * BA or BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

 * Experience with performance optimization for web applications, including monitoring, profiling, and tuning for scale

 * Hands-on experience building AI-powered product features, including working with LLM APIs, RAG pipelines, or agentic workflows in a production environment

 * Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure including vector databases, model serving, and cost/latency optimization for LLM-powered features

## Description

We'relooking for a Lead Engineer to join theCoCounselApplicationsteam and play a hands-on technical leadership role in building and evolving ourexternal integrationstrategy leveraging MCP and A2A.In this role,you'llown and deliver full-stack solutions across our frontend and backend systems,leadby example in code, and work closely with product, design, and platform partners to deliver high-impact, customer-facing features., As a Lead Engineer, you will:

 * Build End to End Solutions:Design and implement full-stack features across frontend and backend systems, including hands-on development in our React, Typescriptand Python stacks - and direct contribution to AI-powered capabilities such as agentic workflows, LLM integrations,andMCP/A2A-based tooling.

 * Set Technical Standards:Establishand uphold best practices for code quality, performance, accessibility, testing, and maintainability, leading by example through reviews and contributions

 * Collaborate Cross Functionally:Partner closely with product, design, and backend teams to shape requirements, define APIs, and deliver cohesive user experiences

 * Drive Execution:Break down complex initiatives, provide reliable estimates, and help the team deliver work from development through production

 * Mentor Engineers:Support the growth of other engineers through pairing, code reviews, and ongoing technical guidance


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