Software Engineering Lead
New GenAI Enablement team
Job Description
The LexisNexis Intellectual Property (IP) division 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.
We are committed to excellence, innovation, and a strong dedication to our customers, employees, and communities. Our corporate culture thrives on diversity, collaboration, and active growth opportunities.
About the Role
This role focuses on experimenting, optimizing, and applying Generative AI models to extract valuable insights from large-scale patent datasets and enhance our search and analytics tools. You will collaborate with data scientists, product teams, and stakeholders across different geographies, driving innovation through advanced AI methodologies.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the development of AI solutions, managing the team's delivery of LLM and GenAI initiatives.
* Drive recruitment efforts, identifying and hiring top talent to grow the team's AI expertise.
* Lead strategic planning for the team's career progression, providing feedback and setting development goals.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify key areas for AI-driven innovation in patent search and analytics applications.
* Manage the team's day-to-day activities, ensuring project timelines are met and obstacles are addressed promptly.
* Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with best practices in machine learning.
* Work on GenAI techniques like Prompt Engineering and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) to optimize LLM performance.
* Develop and implement machine learning workflows, integrating GenAI with existing data infrastructure.
* Perform continuous evaluations and improvements of models to handle large volumes of patent data.
* Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to integrate AI models seamlessly into the broader data architecture.
* Provide mentorship and coaching to junior team members, fostering a learning culture within the team.
Qualifications
* Experience managing data pipelines and leading a data science team.
* Proficiency in Python and experience with LLMs and NLP frameworks (e.g., Hugging Face, Spacy, Pytorch/Tensorflow).
* Knowledge of Prompt Engineering, RAG techniques, and evaluation methodologies for integrating GenAI with search/retrieval systems.
* Experience with LangChain / LlamaIndex, vector databases (e.g., FAISS), and fine-tuning models on domain-specific data.
* Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP for machine learning workflows.
* Understanding of data engineering pipelines and distributed data processing (e.g., Databricks, Apache Spark).
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to transform raw data into meaningful insights through AI techniques.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
Nice to Have
* Exposure to patent data or intellectual property markets
* Experience with SQL, ETL processes, and data orchestration tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Talend)
Working for Us
We prioritize your wellbeing and happiness for a long and successful career. These benefits make us proud:
* 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. We pioneered digital solutions with our Lexis and Nexis services.