Lead AI/ML Research Engineer (Hybrid)

Thomson Reuters; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomson Reuters Labs is seeking a Lead Research Engineer to drive AI strategy and build data-driven capabilities for legal, tax, government professionals worldwide. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape engineering practices, and mentor engineers while delivering high-impact ML systems.

The role emphasizes Python, NLP, and production ML, with cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure) and a focus on end-to-end delivery in a hybrid, globally distributed environment.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in CS or related field.
• 8+ years software eng. experience, ML/NLP focus.
• Experience leading technical workstreams.
• Strong Python development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and establish standards.
• Develop and deliver scalable ML solutions.
• Build data processing pipelines for ML training.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with researchers.

Skills

Python

ML

NLP

Leadership

Cloud experience

PyTorch

SpaCy/NLP stacks

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

PyTorch

Python data stack

Job description

Thomson Reuters Labs is seeking a Lead Research Engineer to drive AI strategy and build data-driven capabilities for legal, tax, government professionals worldwide. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape engineering practices, and mentor engineers while delivering high-impact ML systems.

The role emphasizes Python, NLP, and production ML, with cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure) and a focus on end-to-end delivery in a hybrid, globally distributed environment.