Applied Scientist I

Zug - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you excited about working at the forefront of applied research in an industry setting Thomson Reuters Labs 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 do We experiment we build we deliver. We support the organization and our customers through applied research in informational retrieval and natural language processing. We work closely with product and domain experts to identify compelling solutions at the intersection of user need and technical feasibility. Our team is designing the next generation of search technology for Legal and Tax Professionals globally. We drive AI innovation for Thomson Reuters Core Research Products including Westlaw Practical Law and Checkpoint.

As an Applied Scientist I you will contribute to the research development and documentation of AI solutions that enhance the value of Thomson Reuters products and internal business systems. You will work under the guidance of senior team members collaborating closely with engineers product managers and fellow scientists to deliver high-quality reliable and scalable outcomes. This is an early-career role suited for individuals eager to grow their expertise in machine learning and natural language processing while making measurable impact.

About the Role

As a Applied Scientist I you will:

Contribute to the research prototyping and implementation of ML/NLP models and systems under the direction of senior scientists and engineers.
Support end-to-end experimentation: data exploration feature engineering model training evaluation and error analysis.
Document methodologies experiments model artifacts and results to ensure reproducibility and knowledge sharing.
Deliver assigned tasks on time and with a high degree of accuracy; proactively communicate status risks and blockers.
Follow best practices in coding testing version control and MLOps to ensure maintainable and reliable solutions.
Collaborate effectively with immediate team members participating in stand-ups code reviews and research discussions.
Proactively build knowledge of ML/NLP techniques tools and emerging trends; contribute insights to improve ways of working and applied research practices.
Partner with product and engineering teams to align solutions with requirements metrics and acceptance criteria.

About You

Youre a fit for the role of Applied Scientist I if your background includes:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Engineering or a related field; or equivalent practical experience. Masters degree is a plus.
Foundational knowledge of machine learning statistics and NLP concepts (e.g. classification sequence modeling embeddings evaluation metrics).
Proficiency in Python and common ML/NLP libraries (e.g. NumPy pandas scikit-learn PyTorch or TensorFlow spaCy/Transformers).
Experience with data wrangling model training and evaluation in a research or project setting (academic internship or industry).
Familiarity with software engineering practices: Git code reviews testing and reproducible experimentation (e.g. notebooks plus scripts).
Basic understanding of cloud environments and MLOps tools is a plus (e.g. AWS/Azure/GCP Docker experiment tracking).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document work clearly and collaborate within a team.
Growth mindset with the ability to take feedback learn new methods and improve continuously.

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Whats 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 values: Obsess 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.

DISCLAIMER

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.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal tax accounting compliance government and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data intelligence and solutions needed to make informed decisions and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice truth and transparency. Reuters part of Thomson Reuters is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.

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