Lead Applied Scientist, NLP

Lead Applied Scientist, NLP

Thomson Reuters Labs is seeking scientists to solve problems using state‑of‑the‑art information retrieval, natural language processing and generative AI.

We experiment, build, and 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 that intersect user needs and technical feasibility. Our team clears obstacles to innovation, incubates AI solutions from the ground up, and accelerates their development at any stage.

• 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

• PhD in a relevant discipline or a master’s degree plus comparable experience
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience building IR/NLP systems for commercial applications
• Impact‑focused and velocity‑first mindset with the ability and inclination to architect/develop end‑to‑end solutions for 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
• Collaboration with Product, Engineering and Business stakeholders in an agile manner to demonstrate value and iterate with customer feedback

• Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance:
  Flex My Way policies, flexible work arrangements, up to 8 weeks of work from anywhere per year.
• Career Development and Growth: grow my way program, continuous learning skill development.
• Industry‑Competitive Benefits: comprehensive plans including flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, incentive programs, and resources for wellbeing.
• Culture: inclusive, flexible, fast‑learning environment.
• Social Impact: paid volunteer days, pro‑bono consulting, ESG initiatives.
• Real‑World Impact: support customers in justice, truth and transparency.

Base pay range: $147,000 USD – $273,000 USD for eligible U.S. locations. Other benefits include annual bonus based on performance.

This job posting will close 01/18/2026.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology;
Software Development.

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