Research Engineer, Data (Foundational Research, Machine Learning)

NLP PEOPLE; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Are you a curious and open-minded individual with an interest in state-of-the-art machine learning engineering and research? Thomson Reuters Labs is seeking a Data Engineer with a passion for solving challenging machine learning problems in a data-rich, complex and innovative environment.

What does Thomson Reuters Labs do? We experiment, we build, we deliver. We support the organization and our product teams through foundational research and development of new products and technologies. The Labs innovate collaboratively across our core segments in Legal, Tax & Accounting, Government, and Reuters News.

As a Research Engineer, you will be part of a diverse global team of experts. We hire world-leading specialists in SWE /Applied ML, as well as Research, to drive the company’s leading internal AI model development, fueled by an unprecedented wealth of data and powered by cutting-edge technical infrastructure.

About the Role:

In this opportunity as a Research Engineer – Data, you will:

1. Innovate: Work at the cutting edge of AI Research, making the best use of rich data sources.
2. Engineer and Develop: Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines to support LLM training and evaluation.
3. Collaborate: Work on a collaborative global team of engineers and scientists both within Thomson Reuters and our academic partners.

About You:

You’re a fit for the role of Research Engineer – Data, if your background includes:

Required qualifications:

1. Relevant degree in a technical discipline.
2. Interest in & experience working with (applied) machine learning.
3. Excellent programming, debugging and system design skills.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. Curious and innovative disposition.
6. Self-driven attitude.
7. Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
8. Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools.
9. Experience with cloud-based data platforms.
10. Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments.

Preferred qualifications:

1. Additional legal knowledge.
2. Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders.
3. Experience with big data technologies.
4. Experience conducting world-leading research.
5. Previous experience working on large-scale data processing systems.
6. Strong software and/or infrastructure engineering skills.

What’s in it For You?

Join us to inform the way forward with the latest AI solutions and address real-world challenges in legal, tax, compliance, and news. This includes:

1. Industry-Leading Benefits.
2. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance.
3. Career Development and Growth.
4. Culture of inclusion, innovation, and customer-focus.
5. Hybrid Work Model.
6. Social Impact initiatives.

Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

Accessibility

As a global business, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.