Senior Manager AI , Software Development Engineering
Thomson Reuters
Software Engineering, Data Science
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
USD 116,900-217,100 / year + Equity
Posted on Nov 27, 2025
Senior Manager AI, Software Development Engineering
We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Manager AI to lead our AI Software Development Engineering team. This role will be instrumental in driving the design, development, and deployment of innovative AI-powered solutions more specifically use Agentic flows and LLMs, ensuring our products maintain a competitive edge and deliver exceptional value to our customers.
About the Role
In this opportunity as Senior Manager AI , Software Development Engineering , you will:
* Lead and manage a team of AI software development engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* Drive the end-to-end software development lifecycle for AI-driven products and features, from requirements gathering to deployment and monitoring.
* Apply Agile Methodology principles to manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively.
* Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to define Software Requirements Specific to AI initiatives and translate them into technical specifications.
* Oversee the design, development, and deployment of applications leveraging Cloud Software, particularly within AWS.
* Implement robust monitoring strategies to ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of AI solutions.
* Identify and execute optimisations for existing AI models and software to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Champion Brand Differentiation and identify Competitive Advantages through the strategic application of AI technologies.
* Manage Procurement Management processes related to AI development tools, platforms, and services.
* Ensure smooth and successful Product Release cycles, coordinating with cross-functional teams.
* Oversee the development and maintenance of scalable Service Platforms to support AI deployments.
* Lead Technology Implementations for new AI frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
* Provide strong People Management, including hiring, mentoring, performance reviews, and career development for team members.
About You
You're a fit for the role of Senior Manager AI , Software Development Engineering , if your background includes:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
* Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in Software Development, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role focused on AI or machine learning.
* Proven expertise in Agile Methodology and its application in software development.
* Extensive experience with Cloud Software platforms, particularly AWS, for deploying and managing AI applications.
* Demonstrated ability to drive Brand Differentiation and identify Competitive Advantages through technology.
* Strong background in Deploying Applications and ensuring their operational success.
* Proficiency in setting up and managing Monitoring systems for complex software solutions.
* Experience with Optimisations of software and AI models.
* Exceptional People Management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
* Familiarity with Procurement Management processes in a technology context.
* Solid understanding of the Product Release lifecycle.
* Experience in developing and maintaining Service Platforms.
* In-depth knowledge of Software Requirements Specific to AI and their translation into technical designs.
* Proven ability to lead and execute successful Technology Implementations.
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What’s in it For You?
Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
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