Supervisor of AI Software Engineering

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Supervisor of AI Software Engineering is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for leading a team of engineers responsible for the design and development of full-stack Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI (GenAI) applications and workflows tailored to optimize existing legal and business processes, while leading project planning, prioritization, and execution in partnership with the leadership team. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring team adherence to firmwide policies, procedures, and development practices, promoting a culture of accountability and consistency across all initiatives
• Setting and reinforcing best practices for software quality, documentation, testing, and delivery
• Defining, implementing, and overseeing DevOps practices and production support processes for deployed AI applications
• Contributing to the entire lifecycle of application development including concept, design, test, release, and support
• Balancing multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining focus on quality and timely delivery
• Providing technical leadership by mentoring engineers, conducting code-reviews, and ensuring work is well-scoped
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit proficiency with Python including experience with libraries and frameworks relevant to ML/GenAI application development (e.g., LangChain)
• Demonstrate proficiency with API development frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI) and knowledge of web standards relating to API development (e.g., CORS, OpenAPI)
• Possess experience with DevOps processes (CI/CD/CT, Test-Driven Development) and tools (Git, Azure DevOps)

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science or related fields
• A minimum of eight (8) years of industry experience with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory role
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an agile development environment
• A minimum of six (6) years of industry experience in full stack AI application development

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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