Lead Applied Scientist

Lead Applied Scientist I – Thomson Reuters

Join Thomson Reuters Labs in Zug as a Lead Applied Scientist, working at the forefront of applied research in an industry setting. You will help drive the next generation of tax and accounting software, creating AI innovation for core tax products such as CoCounsel for Tax, Checkpoint Edge, Cloud Audit Suite, Sure Prep, and ONESOURCE.

Lead Applied Scientists are experts in NLP, IR, CV, GenAI, and Document AI. They design, deliver, and optimize AI solutions that enhance Thomson Reuters' products. Your work will ensure that AI technologies are effectively aligned with business objectives, driving product innovation and value.

• Innovate and drive solution delivery as a technical leader
• Be fully accountable for all research deliverables
• Provide input to the business and labs leadership on long‑term AI strategy
• Lead and drive stakeholder engagement with Product, Engineering, and Design teams
• 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 intellectual property
• Identify state‑of‑the‑art technology relevant to TR products and leverage them to create value for TR customers
• Mentor and coach scientists and engineers on best practices, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

• PhD in a relevant discipline, or Master’s degree plus a comparable level of experience
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience building NLP/IR systems or Document Processing Systems for commercial applications
• 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
• Ability to collaborate with Product, Engineering and other business stakeholders in an agile manner to demonstrate value and iterate with customer feedback
• Publications at relevant venues such as ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, NeurIPS, ICLR, SIGIR, or KDD (Preferred)

• Hybrid Work Model:
  Flexible hybrid working environment (2–3 days a week in the office, depending on the role)
• Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance:
  Flex My Way policies, work from anywhere up to 8 weeks per year
• Career Development and Growth:
  Grow My Way programming and skills‑first approach
• Industry Competitive Benefits:
  Flexible vacation, two company‑wide Mental Health Days off, Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Culture:
  Inclusive, flexible, work‑life balance, and values of obsession over customers, competition, challenging thinking, fast action, and community
• Social Impact:
  Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to engage with the Social Impact Institute and ESG initiatives
• Real‑World Impact:
  Contribute to solutions that uphold the rule of law, transparency, and justice on a global scale

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology – Software Development

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.

Thomson Reuters is a leading global provider of trusted content and technology that empowers professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. We serve professionals worldwide with highly specialized software and insights that enable informed decisions and support the pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency.

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