Sr FrontEnd Engineer

Description

• Ready to lead the next generation of AI-powered legal technology? Join Thomson Reuters and shape the future of CoCounsel AI Applications.

• At Thomson Reuters, we're revolutionizing how legal professionals work through cutting-edge generative AI solutions.

• As Lead Software Engineer of CoCounsel AI Applications, you'll will develop next generation CoCounsel product to transform the legal industry.

• Innovate in a Startup-Like Environment Be part of a fast-moving, forward-thinking group that is creating AI-driven software for accounting professionals.

• You’ll work with top AI and software development experts, leveraging cutting-edge technology to build intelligent and scalable systems.

• Create Impactful, AI-Driven Experiences Lead front-end initiatives to bring generative AI features to life with engaging user experiences.

• Your work will shape how thousands of legal professionals leverage AI in their everyday workflows.

• Collaborate Across Functions Work closely with product managers, designers, and AI specialists to deliver elegant, high-performance React-based features.

• Your ability to translate complex requirements into beautiful interfaces will be key to our product’s success.

• In this role as a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will:

• Front-End Development Design, build, and maintain the React-based web application at scale.

• Implement user interfaces using Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS to ensure performant, intuitive, and responsive experiences.

• Performance & Optimization Identify bottlenecks and optimize for speed, scalability, and responsiveness.

• Troubleshoot complex front-end issues and provide robust solutions.

• Collaboration & Leadership Serve as a lead on front-end projects, guiding junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional partners.

• Contribute to technical design decisions, ensuring code quality and best practices.

• AI Integration Work alongside AI/ML teams to integrate large language models and other AI capabilities into the front-end, enhancing functionality and user experience.

• UI/UX Excellence Apply strong design sensibilities to deliver polished, accessible, and user-centric interfaces.

• Iterate quickly based on feedback from internal stakeholders and end users.

Requirements

• Experience & Skills 5+ years building React-based web applications at scale.

• Expertise in React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Next.js Javascript

• Proven track record creating highly interactive, user-friendly interfaces.

• Experience building new products or features from 0 to 1 or from ideation to release.

• Excellent debugging skills and an eye for performance optimization.

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Mindset & Approach Passion for UI/UX and product design—enjoy refining details that matter to users.

• A flexible, adaptable attitude, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Bonus Points Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

• Experience working in a startup or similar fast-paced setting.

• Expertise in interfaces that contain Chatbot based tools is preferred.

• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), machine learning, or AI-powered tools would be very useful.

• Opinionated about front-end testing methodologies.

Benefits

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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