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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 Japan. 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, you will develop Python code as well as Japanese prose prompts to LLMs to help expand CoCounsel''s early success and localize CoCounsel to the Japanese legal market. This mix of writing instructions for an interpreter and an LLM is well-suited for someone who can produce reliable backend code, and can also write creative, lucid, and effective prose instructions.Our ideal candidate is a Japanese and English bilingual software engineer who can write high-quality Python, work with APIs (consuming and serving). Domain knowledge of the law or legal industry experience is highly desirable.About the Role:Orchestrate LLM-driven experiences that delight our customersDevelop Python code that interacts with state-of-the-art LLMsWrite, test, and iterate Japanese prose prompts for the LLM that leverage your legal domain knowledge, ensuring delivery of accurate, legally sound, and contextually appropriate responsesDevelop 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 requirementsIntegrate the language models into multi-step systems, assessing their performance and making necessary modificationsAbout You:2 years+ of production level experience in software engineering on an engineering/product team, preferably at a startupProficiency in Python or other relevant programming languagesProficiency with APIs and SQL is a major plusExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work both independently and in a collaborative environmentCreative and clear writing skillsExperience using large language models through code is preferred (such as model services from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Cohere; and/or open source models such as Llama and Mistral)Highly proficient in written and spoken Japanese.Familiarity with legal solutions in a product development context is desirableWhats in it For You?Join us to inform the way forward with the latest AI solutions and address real-world challenges in legal, tax, compliance, and news. Backed by our commitment to continuous learning and market-leading benefits, youll be prepared to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.Industry-Leading 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.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, and hybrid model, 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 tomorrows challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for inclusion, innovation, and customer-focus. Our eleven business resource groups nurture our culture of belonging across the diverse backgrounds and experiences represented across our global footprint.Hybrid Work Model: Weve 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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr