JREQ197053 Lead Product Engineer (Full Stack - Python / React), Materia AI

Lead Product Engineer (Full Stack), Materia AI Are you excited about building AI-driven software that redefines how professionals work?  Have you built scalable Python backend systems that power customer-facing products?  Join a dynamic and highly skilled team at Thomson Reuters, where we combine the agility and innovation of a startup with the stability and resources of a global leader. About the Role: In this role as a  Lead Product Engineer , you will work on a  backend-leaning full stack team  building customer-facing product features. Design, build, and maintain the backend services powering generative AI products such as Conversations, Accounting Research, Ready to Advise, and Workspaces Develop robust backend systems with Python, FastAPI, Pydantic, and cloud infrastructure, including API design, data modeling, system architecture, and AI service integration Own complex, 6 month projects from beginning to end, including ideation, working with cross-functional partners in product and UX, testing, launching, measuring impact, and iteration Contribute to front-end development using Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS to connect interfaces to backend services Identify bottlenecks and optimize for speed, scalability, and responsiveness across the full stack Collaborate & Lead Serve as a technical leader for backend-driven projects through making prioritization decisions, scoping out timelines, guiding the work of engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional partners Contribute to technical design decisions across the stack, including architecture, API design, and system integration patterns Set and enforce team-wide frameworks, best practices, and code quality standards for both backend and frontend development Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and career development Establish and maintain high engineering standards for code quality, testing, and architecture Lead by example in technical excellence, delivery accountability, and collaborative problem-solving Champion Product Quality Drive high standards for backend reliability, API design, and system performance Apply strong product sensibilities to deliver polished, accessible, and user-centric experiences Proactively collect feedback from end users and internal stakeholders, and iterate accordingly About You: You are a fit for a Lead Product Engineer (Full Stack) if your background includes: We're looking for engineers with  strong Python backend experience and solid full-stack capability.  You should be a backend-strong engineer who is comfortable working across the stack — someone who can architect robust services and APIs and also contribute effectively to the front end when needed. Experience & Skills Seniority building web applications at scale, with deep experience in backend development and practical front-end skills (we're looking for backend-strong engineers who can work across the full stack) Strong proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, or Django), with experience designing APIs and services that operate at scale Comfortable contributing to front-end development with React, Next.js, and TypeScript Appreciation for good UI/UX and product design — you care about the end-user experience even when your primary focus is backend systems 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 leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities Bonus Points Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field Experience working in a startup or similar fast-paced setting Experience building AI-native products, chatbot interfaces, or API-driven platforms Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), AI agent design, and/or prompt engineering Experience with cloud infrastructure, event-driven architectures, or observability tooling Opinionate ... (truncated, view full listing at source)