Software Engineer, Legal Prompter - German Speaking
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About the Role
We are seeking a creative bilingual backend engineer to join the team behind CoCounsel. You will help build applications that interact with state-of-the-art Large Language Models (LLMs) that deliver cutting-edge and time-saving solutions to attorneys in Europe. CoCounsel is already capable of writing legal research memos, summarizing and reviewing documents, and red-lining contracts, just to name a few capabilities--all in minutes, not days or weeks. And we're just getting started.
As a Software Engineer, Legal Prompter, you will:
- Orchestrate LLM-driven experiences that delight our customers
- Develop Python code that interacts with state-of-the-art LLMs
- Write, test, and iterate German prose prompts for the LLM that leverage your legal domain knowledge, ensuring delivery of accurate, legally sound, and contextually appropriate responses
- Develop Python code that interacts with data sources & services (APIs, SQL databases, etc.)
- Liaise with legal professionals and other teams at Thomson Reuters to gather and understand requirements
- Integrate the language models into multi-step systems, assessing their performance and making necessary modifications
About You
Our ideal candidate is a bilingual software engineer who can:
- Demonstrate high proficiency in written and spoken German, ideally backed by a BA, equivalent certification, or experience in the language.
- Bring legal domain expertise from roles such as a paralegal or a JD-holder in a non-traditional legal career path.
- Possess 1-2 years of production-level experience in software engineering preferably at a startup, with proficiency in Python.
- Be skilled in API consumption and serving, with a major plus for experience with SQL.
- Exhibit excellent analytical, problem-solving, and creative writing skills.
- Experience with large language models through code is preferred.
Company Culture and Benefits
At Thomson Reuters, we offer a hybrid work model allowing flexible work hours to promote a healthy work-life balance. Our workplace policies are designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities. Our culture encourages career development and continuous learning, empowering employees to grow and lead in an AI-enabled future.
We provide competitive benefits, including flexible vacation, mental health support, and resources for personal well-being. In addition, our global presence values diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in a supportive environment.
About the Company
Thomson Reuters is a world-leading provider of trusted journalism and news. Our mission is to inform the way forward by bringing together trusted content and technology to aid professionals in making informed decisions, particularly in legal and government sectors. With 26,000 employees in over 70 countries, we aim to pursue justice, truth, and transparency in our operations.
Conclusion
If you find excitement in pursuing lower complexity in legal processes and making a real-world impact, we invite you to join us in shaping industries that move society forward.