Senior Director, Applied Research

Thomson Reuters

Base: $198,200 - $368,000 usd; bonus: eligible for...
Phd in computer science or machine learning
10+ years building commercial ai/ml systems
5+ years leading applied science teams
The role involves leading a high-performing team to design the next generation of agentic AI for tax and accounting professionals

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a high-performing team to design the next generation of agentic AI for tax and accounting professionals.
  • Thomson Reuters offers flexible work arrangements including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year and comprehensive mental health benefits.
  • Candidates will drive the delivery of accuracy-critical AI features that reimagine customer workflows in high-stakes settings.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading a high-performing team to design the next generation of agentic AI for tax and accounting professionals.

Salary

Base: $198,200 - $368,000 USD; Bonus: Eligible for Annual Bonus based on performance; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401k match, tuition reimbursement

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 systems
  • Agentic AI system development

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in information retrieval and NLP
  • Publications at top-tier conferences like NeurIPS
  • Domain expertise in tax or legal sectors
  • Knowledge of neuro-symbolic approaches
  • Track record in high-growth startups

Key Requirements

  • PhD required or Master's with equivalent depth
  • 10+ years industry experience in AI/ML
  • 5+ years managing applied science teams
  • Direct production experience with LLMs
  • Demonstrated business impact in product roles

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