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Are you excited about working at the forefront of applied research in an industry setting? Thomson Reuters Labs in Toronto is seeking scientists with a passion for solving problems using state-of-the-art Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning. 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 responsible for designing the next generation of search technology for Legal and Tax Professionals in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. We own AI innovation for Thomson Reuters' Research Products: Westlaw, Practical Law, and Checkpoint. As an Applied Scientist in Labs, you will be part of a global interdisciplinary team of experts. We hire specialists across a variety of AI research areas, as well as engineers, 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 Scientist, NLP 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 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 you You're a fit for the role of Sr Applied Scientist with a focus on NLP and IR if your background includes: Basic qualifications PhD in a relevant discipline or Master with a comparable level of experience At least 5 years practical, relevant experience building NLP/IR/ML systems, from ideation to production Solid software engineering skills for prototyping Professional experience as a technical leader, translating complex business problems into projects with clearly defined scope, coordinating and guiding the work of others Preferred qualifications 8 years practical experience building IR, ML or NLP systems in academia or industry Demonstrated ability to translate cutting edge research into working prototypes and experience experimenting with novel IR or NLP models to solve real-world problems Experience in fast-paced, agile environments managing uncertainty and ambiguity Outstanding communication and data-driven decision-making collaboration with Product and Business Stakeholders Proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala and experience delivering minimum viable products in large enterprise environments Publications at relevant venues such as ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, NeurIPS, ICLR, SIGIR, KDD or similar What's in it For You? You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through: Hybrid Work Model: We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless