Applied Scientist
Thomson Reuters is a leading provider of trusted journalism and news, and they are seeking an Applied Scientist to develop and implement machine learning and AI solutions for their legal, tax, and regulatory domains. The role involves designing experiments, building models, and collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions for customers.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement machine learning and AI solutions to address business problems across Thomson Reuters' legal, tax, and regulatory domainsDesign experimentsBuild modelsTranslate research into production-ready featuresCollaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver measurable impact for customersSkillsPhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field1-2 years of hands-on experience building systems using modern techniques in information retrieval, NLP, machine learning, or generative AI (examples include deep learning, transformer architectures, hybrid search, dense retrieval, vector databases, or agentic systems)Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with a modern ML framework (PyTorch, JAX, DeepSpeed, or similar)Experience working with shared codebases and version control systemsFamiliarity with cloud development environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across functionsExperience implementing and evaluating solutions with large language models and LLM evaluation frameworks (e.g., OpenAI Evals, HELM, LM Harness, or custom tools)Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), tool-using agents, and agentic frameworksPublications or preprints in relevant venues (NeurIPS, ACL, EMNLP, ICLR, SIGIR)Experience with production code and MLOps practicesBenefitsFlexible vacationTwo company-wide Mental Health Days offAccess to the Headspace appRetirement savingsTuition reimbursementEmployee incentive programsResources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeingPaid volunteer days off annuallyOpportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projectsEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiativesMarket competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programsCompetitive 401k plan with company matchOptional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employeeOptional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employeeFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsFitness reimbursementAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramGroup Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employeeAccess to 529 PlanCommuter benefitsAdoption & Surrogacy AssistanceAccess to Employee Stock Purchase PlanCompany OverviewThomson Reuters delivers critical information from the financial, legal, accounting, intellectual property, science, and media markets. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://thomsonreuters.com.Company H1B SponsorshipThomson Reuters has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 13 in 2025, 12 in 2024, 5 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.