Software Development Manager, AI

Job Description

Software Development Manager - AI, Westlaw

We’re looking for a technically strong Software Development Manager to help us transform legal research – and litigation workflows more broadly – with GenAI.

In this role, you’ll guide, empower a team of talented engineers, oversee the end-to-end creation of robust UI and backend services, and influence strategic decisions that drive our Westlaw product delivery forward.

About the Role:

In this opportunity as a Software Development Manager, AI you will:

Lead & Inspire : Manage a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and growth.
Architect & Build : Engaged in design and own implementation of UI and/or backend solutions using modern frameworks and technologies, stepping in to code when necessary.
Strategize & Collaborate : Work with cross-functional teams—product managers, designers, and other leaders—to define product strategy, set technical direction, and deliver innovative features.
Drive Execution: Own the team roadmap and project lifecycle, ensuring that initiatives move from ideation to successful production launches.
Mentor & Develop : Coach engineers, support professional development, and cultivate an environment where everyone can excel.
Measure Impact : Define success metrics to track and evaluate project outcomes, using data-driven insights to guide future decisions.
Shape Technology : Provide guidance on architecture, design, and best practices for front-end and back-end development.

About You:

You’re a fit for the role of Software Development Manager, AI if your background includes:

Required Skills and Experience:

Technical Expertise:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Equivalent Experience.
Software Engineering Experience : Over 5 years of hands-on experience in software engineering with a demonstrated history of leading the development of scalable, web-based solutions. Proficient in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
Back-end Proficiency: Strong familiar or experience with popular Python frameworks, including Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
Front-end Proficiency: Skilled in using modern UI frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar, along with TypeScript and Node.js. F
Data Engineering and MLOps Background : Solid foundation in data engineering or machine learning operations (MLOps).
Cloud Technology Experience : More than 3 years of experience working with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP, with a preference for AWS.
DevOps Practices : Well-versed in DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
AI Framework Knowledge : Familiar with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face, as well as GenAI concepts like prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and fine-tuning.
Agile Development Experience : Experienced in agile development methodologies.
AI Tools: Experience in using AI-powered tools in SDLC is required.

Team Leadership :

Managerial Experience: 3+ years of managing engineering teams, with success in coaching, mentoring, and nurturing talent.
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to navigate ambiguity, make data-driven decisions, and deliver impactful results in a fast-paced environment.
Strategic Mindset: Adept at driving product innovation and ensuring that technical decisions align with broader business goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with AWS platforms; AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.) preferred.

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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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