Senior Applied Scientist, NLP/ML/GenAI

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Senior Applied Scientist, AI solutions

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.

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.

As a Senior Applied Scientist, you will:

• Innovate and drive solution delivery as an independent contributor


• Operate in an agile way, pushing for quick iterations guided by customers’ needs


• Be accountable for all research deliverables on small to medium‑size 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

You’re a fit for the role if your background includes:

• PhD in a relevant discipline or Master’s plus a comparable level of experience


• 5+ years of hands‑on experience building IR / NLP systems for commercial applications


• A demonstrated impact‑focused and velocity‑first mindset


• 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

What’s in it For You?

• Hybrid Work Model: flexible hybrid working environment (2–3 days a week in the office depending on the role)


• Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance: flexible work arrangements, work from anywhere up to 8 weeks per year


• Career Development and Growth: continuous learning and skill development programs


• Industry Competitive Benefits: comprehensive benefit plans, flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for wellbeing


• Culture: global reputation for inclusion, belonging, and work‑life balance


• Social Impact: paid volunteer days, ESG initiatives


• Making a Real‑World Impact: help customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency

Compensation and Location

Eligible office locations include New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington DC. Base compensation ranges:

• US – $161,300 – $299,500 USD (NYC, SF, LA, Irvine)


• US – $140,000 – $260,000 USD (other locations)


• Canada (Ontario) – $100,000 – $145,000 CAD

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug‑free workplace. We seek talented, qualified employees regardless of race, color, sex/gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.