Flexible work arrangements (includes work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year)
Phd in computer science or machine learning
10+ years building commercial ai/ml systems
5+ years leading applied science teams
Thomson Reuters is seeking a Senior Director of Applied Research to lead a team focused on developing innovative AI solutions for tax and accounting professionals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building AI/ML systems, particularly LLMs and agentic systems, and possess a strong leadership background in applied science teams
Job Summary
The role involves leading a high-performing team to design the next generation of agentic AI for tax and accounting professionals.
Candidates must have recent direct experience developing LLM-based and agentic systems for production use cases.
Thomson Reuters offers comprehensive benefits including flexible work arrangements, mental health days, and tuition reimbursement.
Matching Summary
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Thomson Reuters is seeking a Senior Director of Applied Research to lead a team focused on developing innovative AI solutions for tax and accounting professionals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building AI/ML systems, particularly LLMs and agentic systems, and possess a strong leadership background in applied science teams.
Salary
Base: $198,200 USD - $368,000 USD; Bonus: Eligible for Annual Bonus based on performance; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401k match, and paid volunteer days
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD in Computer Science or Machine Learning
10+ years building commercial AI/ML systems
5+ years leading applied science teams
Production experience with LLM-based agentic systems
Strong product mindset for high-stakes accuracy
Nice-to-have
Experience in information retrieval and NLP
Publications at top-tier conferences like NeurIPS
Domain expertise in tax, legal, or audit
Knowledge of knowledge graphs and neuro-symbolic approaches
Track record in high-growth startups or tech giants
Key Requirements
PhD required or Master's with equivalent depth
10+ years industry experience in AI/ML
5+ years management experience
Proven track record in customer-facing product roles