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# Lead Product Software Engineer - AI

- **Company:** Wolters Kluwer
- **Location:** Cape Girardeau, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,800.0 - $183,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cursor, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Pair Programming, Software Product Management, OpenAI, Tensorflow, Azure Machine Learning, Software Construction, TypeScript, GitHub Copilot, LangChain, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, AI Coding Agents, HuggingFace, Extreme Programming, Machine Learning Operations, Claude, Azure AI, GPT
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://wk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/USA---Cape-Girardeau-MO/Lead-Product-Software-Engineer---AI_R0058431

## About the Role

* 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., * 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

## Description

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.