Senior Applied Scientist

Senior Applied Scientist - Research Product Join to apply for the Senior Applied Scientist - Research Product role at Thomson Reuters. Senior Applied Scientist – Research Products Are you excited about working at the forefront of applied research in an industry setting? Thomson Reuters Labs in Toronto is seeking scientists with a passion for solving problems using state-of-the-art information retrieval, natural language processing and generative AI. What does Thomson Reuters Labs do? We experiment, we build, we deliver. We support the organization and our customers through applied research in informational retrieval and natural language processing. We work closely with product and domain experts to identify compelling solutions at the intersection of user need and technical feasibility. Our team is designing the next generation of search technology for Legal and Tax Professionals globally. We drive AI innovation for Thomson Reuters’ Core Research Products, including Westlaw, Practical Law, and Checkpoint. About The Role Senior Applied Scientists are experts in Machine Learning / NLP, responsible for the design and delivery of AI solutions that enhance Thomson Reuters' products. They leverage information retrieval techniques, prompting workflows, model training and evaluation design to build and optimize solutions. Their work ensures AI technologies are effectively aligned with business objectives, driving product innovation and value. Responsibilities Own and manage end-to-end model development, guiding others in research, data engineering, and evaluation. Operate in an agile way, pushing for quick iterations guided by customers’ needs. Be accountable for all research deliverables on small to medium sized projects. Communicate research in peer reviewed publications and develop patentable ideas ensuring competitiveness of the company’s products and services. Work with stakeholders to define scope, determine feasibility, and translate business/customer objectives into technical requirements. Partner effectively with Engineering to ensure well-managed software delivery and co-design ML Ops processes related to model monitoring, evaluation, and retraining. About You PhD in a relevant discipline or Master’s plus a comparable level of experience. 5+ years hands‑on experience building IR / NLP systems for commercial applications. Experience writing production code and ensuring well-managed software delivery. Demonstrable experience translating complex problems into successful AI applications. Outstanding communication, problem solving, and analysis skills. Collaborating with Product, Engineering and Business Stakeholders in an agile manner to demonstrate value and iterate with customer feedback. (Preferred) Publications at relevant venues such as ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, NeurIPS, ICLR, SIGIR, or KDD. Benefits Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role). Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: Flex My Way support in caring for family, giving back, or refreshing. Career Development and Growth: Continuous learning and skill development, Grow My Way programming. Industry Competitive Benefits: Flexible vacation, two company‑wide Mental Health Days off, Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for wellbeing. Culture: Recognition for inclusion, flexibility, work‑life balance. Values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, Stronger Together. Social Impact: Paid volunteer days off, pro‑bono consulting projects, ESG initiatives. Real‑World Impact: Helping customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together trusted content and technology. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine specialized software and insights to empower professionals with data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions. We are powered by 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations We seek talented, qualified employees regardless of race, color, sex/gender, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug‑free workplace. 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