Are you excited about working at the forefront of applied research in an industry setting? Thomson Reuters Labs in São Paulo 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 information 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’ **About the Role** Lead Applied Scientists are experts in Machine Learning / NLP, responsible for the design and delivery of AI solutions that enhance Thomson Reuters' products. They leverage information retrieval techniques, prompting workflows, model training and evaluation design to build and optimize solutions. Their work ensures AI technologies are effectively aligned with business objectives, driving product innovation and value. As a Lead Applied Scientist, you will: * Innovate and drive solution delivery as a technical leader * Be fully accountable for all research deliverables * Provide input to the business and Labs leadership on long term AI strategy. * Lead and drive stakeholder engagement with other functions (UX, Product, Tech) * Develop in-depth knowledge of customer problems and data * Maintain scientific and technical expertise in one or more relevant areas as demonstrated through product deliverables, published research, and intellectual property. * Mentor and coach other scientists and engineers on best practices **About You** You’re a fit for the role of Lead Applied Scientist if your background includes: * Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or Master’s plus a comparable level of experience * Hands-on experience building IR / NLP systems for commercial applications * Experience writing production code and ensuring well-managed software delivery * Advanced English * 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 Business Stakeholders in an agile manner to demonstrate value and iterate with customer feedback #LI-ED1 **What We Offer You** * **Hybrid Work Model:** We adopt a hybrid and flexible work environment (2–3 days per week in the office, depending on the role) for office-based positions, ensuring an integrated and consistent experience both digitally and in person. * **Flexibility and Work-Life Balance:** "Flex My Way" is a set of policies designed to facilitate the management of personal and professional responsibilities—whether caring for family, participating in community activities, or dedicating time to rest and personal renewal. These policies are grounded in our flexible work approach, allowing employees to work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, thereby promoting an ideal balance between work and personal commitments. * **Professional Development and Growth:** We foster a culture of continuous learning and skill development, preparing our talent to tackle future challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our "Grow My Way" program and skill-focused approach ensure you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. * **Competitive Industry Benefits:** We offer comprehensive benefit plans, including medical and dental coverage, two corporate mental health holidays, performance incentive programs, and resources supporting mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. * **Culture:** Globally recognized for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, and work-life balance. We live our values: obsession with our customers, competing to win, challenging (your/our) thinking, acting fast and learning fast, and being stronger together. * **Social Impact:** Make an impact in your community through our Social Impact Institute. We offer all employees two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to engage in pro bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. * **Making a Real Impact in the World:** We are among the few global companies helping our customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Working alongside the professionals and institutions we serve, we contribute to upholding the rule of law, fostering commerce, detecting offenders, reporting facts, and delivering reliable, impartial information to people worldwide.   **Who We Are** Thomson Reuters lights the way forward by combining trustworthy content with the technology people and organizations need to make confident decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media sectors. Our products integrate highly specialized software and information to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions required to make informed decisions—and help institutions advance their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. The Reuters News Agency, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leader in journalism and trusted news. We rely on the talent of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow professionally within flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we remain committed to pursuing them. Interested? Join our team and help shape the industries driving societal progress. As a global company, we rely on the unique knowledge, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees to achieve our business goals. To ensure we can do so, we seek talented and qualified employees across all our operations worldwide, regardless of race, color, sex/gender—including pregnancy—gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Additionally, we provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities and for those with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. You can find more information about how to request an accommodation here. Learn how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here. For more information about Thomson Reuters, visit our website at thomsonreuters.com.