Lead Applied Scientist

Are you excited about working at the forefront of applied research in an industry setting? Thomson Reuters Labs 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 and innovation. We work closely with product and domain experts to identify compelling solutions at the intersection of user needs and technical feasibility. Our team is responsible for clearing obstacles to innovation. We incubate AI solutions from the ground up, and accelerate their development at any stage. This work requires great breadth of modern machine learning problem‑solving skills, and great savvy in communicating across functions. Lead 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, context engineering, model development and evaluation design to build and optimize solutions. Their work ensures AI technologies are effectively aligned with business objectives, driving product innovation and value. About The Role Innovate and drive solution delivery as a technical leader Provide input to the business and Labs leadership on long term AI strategy Lead and drive stakeholder engagement with other functions (UX, Product, Tech) Develop in‑depth knowledge of customer problems and data Maintain scientific and technical expertise in one or more relevant areas as demonstrated through product deliverables, published research, and/or intellectual property Mentor and coach other scientists and engineers on best practices Have opportunities to attend relevant conferences, such as ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, NeurIPS, ICLR, SIGIR, KDD About You PhD in a relevant discipline or Master’s plus a comparable level of experience 7+ years of hands‑on experience building IR / NLP systems for commercial applications A demonstrated impact‑focused and velocity‑first mindset with the ability and inclination to architect/develop end‑to‑end solutions for problems in focused workshop settings Experience writing production code and ensuring well‑managed software delivery Demonstrable experience translating complex problems into successful AI applications Professional experience scaling yourself and leading through others, in an applied research setting 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 What’s in it For You? Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, including flexible work arrangements, work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year. Career Development and Growth: Culture of continuous learning and skill development, Grow My Way programming and skills‑first approach to grow, lead, thrive in AI‑enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: 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, values Obsess over Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, Stronger Together. Social Impact: Employees get two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro‑bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives. Making a Real‑World Impact: Help customers pursue justice, truth, transparency; uphold rule of law, catch bad actors, report facts, provide trusted, unbiased information. About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. 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