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 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.
As an Applied Scientist I, you will contribute to the research, development, and documentation of AI solutions that enhance the value of Thomson Reuters products and internal business systems. You will work under the guidance of senior team members, collaborating closely with engineers, product managers, and fellow scientists to deliver high-quality, reliable, and scalable outcomes. This is an early-career role suited for individuals eager to grow their expertise in machine learning and natural language processing while making measurable impact.
About the Role
As a Applied Scientist I, you will:
- Contribute to the research, prototyping, and implementation of ML/NLP models and systems under the direction of senior scientists and engineers.
Support end-to-end experimentation: data exploration, feature engineering, model training, evaluation, and error analysis.
Document methodologies, experiments, model artifacts, and results to ensure reproducibility and knowledge sharing.
Deliver assigned tasks on time and with a high degree of accuracy; proactively communicate status, risks, and blockers.
Follow best practices in coding, testing, version control, and MLOps to ensure maintainable and reliable solutions.
Collaborate effectively with immediate team members, participating in stand-ups, code reviews, and research discussions.
Proactively build knowledge of ML/NLP techniques, tools, and emerging trends; contribute insights to improve ways of working and applied research practices.
Partner with product and engineering teams to align solutions with requirements, metrics, and acceptance criteria.
About You
You’re a fit for the role of Applied Scientist I, if your background includes:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience. Master’s degree is a plus.
Foundational knowledge of machine learning, statistics, and NLP concepts (e.g., classification, sequence modeling, embeddings, evaluation metrics).
Proficiency in Python and common ML/NLP libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch or TensorFlow, spaCy/Transformers).
Experience with data wrangling, model training, and evaluation in a research or project setting (academic, internship, or industry).
Familiarity with software engineering practices: Git, code reviews, testing, and reproducible experimentation (e.g., notebooks plus scripts).
Basic understanding of cloud environments and MLOps tools is a plus (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, experiment tracking).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document work clearly and collaborate within a team.
Growth mindset with the ability to take feedback, learn new methods, and improve continuously.
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What’s in it For You?
Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer 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, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
DISCLAIMER
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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.
We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.
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