[Jobs] Senior Applied ML Scientist at Thomson Reuters Labs London

Senior Applied ML Scientist

Full-Time, Hybrid
London, UK.


Are you excited about working at the forefront of applying machine learning to real world software problems in Legal, Tax, Compliance, and News? Thomson Reuters Labs in London is seeking machine learning scientists with a passion for solving problems in a collaborative setting with Product and Engineering counterparts.

# What does Thomson Reuters Labs do?

We experiment, we build, we deliver. We support the organization and our customers through applied research and the development of new products and technologies in close collaboration with the Product and Engineering teams. TR Labs innovates collaboratively across our core segments in Legal, Tax & Accounting, Government, and Reuters News. In addition to this co-development and innovation, we also invest in long term research that can shape the future for our products and customers.

As a scientist in Labs, you will be part of a global interdisciplinary team of experts. We hire specialists and generalists across a variety of AI research areas, as well as Engineering and Design, to drive the company's digital transformation. TR Labs is known for delivering innovative AI products that serve Thomson Reuters customers in new and exciting ways.

# About the role

As a Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist, you will:
* Experiment and Develop: You will drive the end-to-end model development lifecycle, championing best practices to ensure reproducible research and well-managed software delivery.
* Collaborate: Working on a collaborative cross-functional team, you will share information, value diverse ideas, and partner effectively with colleagues across the globe. You will elevate and mentor teammates.
* Deliver: With a sense of urgency and the desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will translate complex business problems into projects with clearly defined scope. Our problems are complex; our solutions are right-sized. You will be accountable for timely, well-managed deliverables.
* Innovate: You will be empowered to try new approaches and learn new technologies. You will foster innovative ideas to solve real-world challenges. You will iterate to improvement rapidly with a mindset for failing fast and learning continuously from data.
* Inspire: You will be a proactive communicator who is excited to share your work. You will be articulate and compelling in describing ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. You will help lead the way in the adoption of AI across the enterprise.

# About the company

Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? How about a team that works every day to create a more transparent, just and inclusive future? At Thomson Reuters, we've been doing just that for almost 160 years. Our industry-leading products and services include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world's most global news services – Reuters. We help these professionals do their jobs better, creating more time for them to focus on the things that matter most: advising, advocating, negotiating, governing and informing.

We are powered by the talents of 25,000 employees across more than 75 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments that celebrate diversity and inclusion. 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.

# About you

## Basic qualifications

* PhD in a relevant discipline or Master's or Bachelor's with a comparable level of experience
* At least 5+ years practical, relevant experience building AI/ML products and applications (7+ years for Master's or 10+ years for Bachelor's)
* Solid software engineering and / or data engineering skills for prototyping
* Experience as a technical leader, leading aspects of the following:
* aiding in the ideation with product stakeholders
* comfort in dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity in problem statements and paths to success
* breaking down complex problems into tractable components with iterative improvements
* formulating research and development plans
* coordinating and guiding the work of others
* communication of progress and plans with varied stakeholders

## Preferred qualifications

* 8+ years practical experience using AI and ML to solve diverse and/or ambiguous problems in academia or industry
* Demonstrated ability to translate cutting edge research into working prototypes
* Experience in a fast-paced, agile environments managing uncertainty and ambiguity
* Proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala and experience delivering minimum viable products in a large enterprise environment
* Outstanding communication and data-driven decision-making collaboration with Product + Business Stakeholders
* Diverse experiences across problem spaces, companies and cultures

# What's in it for you

At Thomson Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. In addition to rewarding and challenging work with exceptional colleagues, we offer the following benefits for your personal and professional growth:
* Learning & Development: On-the-job coaching & learning, tuition reimbursement, exposure to leading-edge technology.
* Big Data: Our scientists and engineers get to play with big data sets to discover new products, capabilities, and insights for our customers. Thomson Reuters is most well-known for the globally respected Reuters News agency, but our company is also the leading source of information for legal, corporate and tax professionals. We have over 60,000 TBs worth of legal, regulatory, news, and tax data.
* Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, comprehensive health coverage effective day one, savings and investment plans.
* Perks: Social events & activities, employee discount programs.
* Social Impact: Paid time off for volunteering virtually or in your community.


Please submit your application at:
https://careers.thomsonreuters.com/us/en/job/JREQ169747/Senior-Applied-ML-Scientist

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