Overview
Lead Applied Scientist – Research Products at Thomson Reuters — Thomson Reuters Labs in London 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.
Responsibilities
* Innovate and drive solution delivery as a technical leader
* Be fully accountable for all research deliverables
* 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 intellectual property
* Mentor and coach other scientists and engineers on best practices
* Publish at relevant venues such as ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, NeurIPS, ICLR, SIGIR, or KDD
Requirements
* PhD in a relevant discipline or Master’s plus a comparable level of experience
* 7+ 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
* 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?
* Hybrid Work Model: flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office, depending on role)
* Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
* Career Development and Growth: Grow My Way program and skills-first approach to help you grow and thrive in an AI-enabled future
* Industry Competitive Benefits: comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace access, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and wellness resources
* Culture: inclusive, award-winning environment with values: Obsess over Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, Stronger Together
* Social Impact: two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities for ESG initiatives
* Making a Real-World Impact: contribute to justice, truth, and transparency through our data and products
About Us
Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together trusted content and technology for professionals. We serve across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are a global company with 26,000+ employees in 70+ countries, committed to objective, accurate, fair, and transparent information. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.
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