Senior Manager of Research Engineering, AI

Overview

Senior Manager of Research Engineering, TR Labs

Thomson Reuters Labs is seeking a hands-on engineering manager to guide the delivery of cutting-edge AI solutions from concept to production. The team focuses on applied research in informational retrieval and natural language processing and partners with product and domain experts to identify solutions at the intersection of user need and technical feasibility. The group supports Thomson Reuters’ Research Products, including Westlaw, Practical Law, and Checkpoint.

As Manager of Research Engineering, you are both a technical leader and a people manager. You will provide technical direction for production services, partner with technology stakeholders across the enterprise, and oversee recruiting, career growth, and mentoring of Labs engineers. You will offer technical guidance on medium to complex projects in collaboration with the Labs research arm and promote industry best practices for well-managed software delivery.

In this opportunity as Senior Manager of Research Engineering, you will:

• Foster a culture of innovation, growth, and continuous improvement
• Own the delivery of business-critical features for high-value, customer-facing applications
• Promote efficient collaboration between scientists and engineers on a project basis
• Operate with urgency and manage change at a rapid pace
• Coach engineering leads within the team

You're a fit for the role of Senior Manager of Research Engineering if your background includes:

• A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or the equivalent;
  Master’s or PhD in a relevant specialization preferred
• Minimum of 7 years’ software development experience with demonstrated ability to manage software development teams in an agile environment
• Experience spearheading technical development in a cross-functional setting with responsibility for ML applications; close partnership with Applied Scientists, R&D groups, or similar
• A portfolio showcasing significant contributions to technology innovation
• Excellent project management, organization, and communication skills
• Experience contributing to and overseeing large-scale rollouts and infrastructure initiatives
• Expertise in several areas: robust Python development, MLOps, containerization, cloud infrastructure (AWS and Azure), advanced search and recommendation technology, orchestration of ML pipelines for real-time inference, microservices architecture, model monitoring and governance

Note:

This job posting may include internal references such as #LI-SM2.

• Hybrid Work Model:
  Flexible hybrid environment (2-3 days in office per week for office-based roles) while remaining connected digitally and physically
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:
  Policies to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
• Career Development and Growth:
  Continuous learning and skill development through Grow My Way programs
• Industry Competitive Benefits:
  Comprehensive plans including flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and wellbeing resources
• Culture:
  Global recognition for inclusion and belonging, with values such as Obsess over Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together
• Social Impact:
  Two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to participate in pro-bono and ESG initiatives
• Real-World Impact:
  Opportunity to help uphold justice, truth, and transparency through client work

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, flexible vacation, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and other programs. The base compensation range varies by location and experience. Eligible locations include New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine, McLean, Washington, DC. Base pay is complemented by a total rewards program and may include an Annual Bonus.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by combining trusted content and technology to empower professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Reuters is a leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are a global company with 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, committed to objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency. We invite you to join and help shape the industries that move society forward.

As a global employer, we value diverse backgrounds and are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. For accommodation requests in the recruiting process, contact HR

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