GenAI Software Engineer

GenAI Software Engineer

Company Overview

The LexisNexis Intellectual Property (IP) division (https://www.lexisnexisip.com) provides international patent content and a suite of online and analytic tools that meet the evolving needs of the intellectual property market. We deliver data to support LexisNexis IP search and analytics applications, empowering our customers with actionable insights and metrics for critical business decisions.

Our corporate culture thrives on excellence, innovation, and a strong dedication to our customers, employees, and communities. Working here means joining a vibrant, diverse, and collaborative team where you are free to grow and contribute actively.

About the Role

We are seeking a GenAI Software Engineer to join our AI Innovation Team, focusing on building and managing the Generative AI platform for PatentSight+. This role involves tackling large-scale engineering challenges in the cloud and leveraging cutting-edge LLMs and toolchains to solve user problems across the board. We’re after creative, self-motivated individuals with experience in building large-scale platforms, data, and machine learning. You’ll collaborate closely with data scientists, product teams, and stakeholders globally to drive forward innovative solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, reliable software solutions to support the Generative AI platform.

• Collaborate closely with other development teams, data scientists, and subject matter experts to integrate GenAI functionalities into scalable software systems.

• Ensure all software aligns with security standards and follows SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) processes.

• Optimise the platform for large-scale operations while continuing to innovate and incorporate new GenAI capabilities.

• Implement and fine-tune Generative AI models to address specific user needs, improving performance and reliability.

• Work on cloud infrastructure to ensure seamless deployment and operation of the AI platform.

• Monitor and enhance software performance to ensure stability and efficiency at scale.

• Stay updated with advancements in AI and machine learning technologies, applying them to enhance platform features.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate knowledge and hands-on experience with Python and its associated toolchains for software development.

• Proficient in designing, building, and running large-scale platforms with experience in distributed systems.

• Expertise in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with proven experience in developing and deploying cloud-native applications.

• Demonstrate understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.

• Familiarity with modern programming languages, specifically JavaScript and TypeScript for backend development.

• Experience with front-end frameworks, particularly React.

• Experience with MLOps tools and frameworks (e.g., MLflow, Weights & Biases) for seamless machine learning model deployment and monitoring.

• Understanding and hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs).

Nice to Have:

• Experience with LangChain / LlamaIndex, vector databases (e.g., FAISS), fine-tuning models on domain-specific data.

• Exposure to patent data or intellectual property markets.

• Experience with SQL, ETL processes, and data orchestration tools (e.g. Azure Data Factory, Talend).

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
 

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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