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Are you excited about working at the forefront of applied research in an industry settingThomson Reuters Labs in Bangalore is seeking scientists with a passion for solving problems using state-of-the-art information retrieval, natural language processing and generative AI. What does Thomson Reuters Labs doWe experiment, we build, we deliver. We support the organization and our customers through applied research in document processing, informational retrieval, and natural language processing. We work closely with product and domain experts to identify compelling solutions at the intersection of user needs and technical feasibility. Our team is responsible for designing the next generation of tax and accounting software for Tax Professionals and Corporates in the US, and across the global markets. We own AI innovation for Thomson Reuters core tax products, including CoCounsel for Tax , Checkpoint Edge , Cloud Audit Suite , SurePrep and ONESOURCE . Were seeking innovators to help expand our Document AI capabilities and impact. At Thomson Reuters Labs, we combine rigorous research with applied development to solve real-world challenges. From enhancing large language model (LLM) reasoning to creating new skills for task-specific applications, we drive impactful solutions for professionals worldwide.
About the Role As a Senior Applied Scientist , you will Innovate Develop new skills and capabilities for Document AI, focusing on areas such as document classification, data extraction, and reasoning improvement. Lead research initiatives in LLM benchmarking, grounding, LLM agents, and enhancing the reasoning abilities of large language models. Build & Experiment Design, test, and deploy state-of-the-art models that expand Document AI ability to address complex, real-world tasks. Collaborate Partner with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to translate complex challenges into impactful solutions. Mentor & Lead Guide and support junior researchers, fostering a culture of learning, creativity, and collaboration. Communicate Publish findings at top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ACL, EMNLP, SIGIR) and contribute to patents, ensuring our solutions are cutting-edge and competitive.
About You Youre a fit for the role of Lead Applied Scientist if your background includes PhD in a relevant discipline or Masters plus a comparable level of experience, 5 + years of hands-on experience building NLP / IR systems / 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, Collaborating 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)
#LI-AD1Whats in it For You
Hybrid Work Model Weve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrows challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our valuesObsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
Social Impact Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.